France, July Monarchy. A July Cross, C.1830 GTRexclude In November 1940

In November 1940

144 Leaflet

near extremely fine condition with some scuffing and wrinkling

England in July 1873

replacement bluish-gray felt backer

France, July Monarchy. A July Cross, C.1830 GTRexclude In November 1940(Croix de Juillet). Instituted 1830 by King Louis Philippe I. A silver star consisting of three white enameled arms with ball finials, with a wreath of green enameled oak leaves in each quadrant as well as in each knee, surmounted by a mural crown, obverse centre presents three aureoles enameled in the national colours, red, white and blue with the outer red ring inscribed PATRIE ET LIBERTE, and the Gold centerpiece presents a left facing French