France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude A Miniature Order of Hero

A Miniature Order of Hero - 15 x 22mm

the wallet age soiled)

this dagger rates better then very fine

rimmed in red colored wool

wear evident on the exterior along the bottom edge below the hinge

France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude A Miniature Order of Hero(Ordre Militaire de Alliance Franaise, commandeur) Pale blue enamel cross bottony with three gilt ribbed rays between each arm, on loop and ribbon ring suspension; the face with an oval medallion imposed centrally, a gilt stippled ground bearing an escutcheon with black, white and black enamel vertical panels, an eagle above with wings spread, all on a trophy of arms in relief and encircled by a gilt edged white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters