International, France. An Order Of Melusine, Knight Auction on a navy blue embroidered

on a navy blue embroidered base

being a non-smoker

the handle incorporating a concave crossguard where it meets the blade and bears a floral motif on the underside

followed by a posting to the heavy cruiser HMS London in December 1942

with rings at the star points at 5

International, France. An Order Of Melusine, Knight Auction on a navy blue embroidered(Ordre de Mlusine, Chevalier). Instituted in 1881. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with navy blue, white and red enamels, the base formed by a Jerusalem cross, obverse illustrating the coat of arms of the Lusignan kings of Cyprus (1192 1489) in the centre that is surmounted by a crown, reverse inscribed "ORDRE DE MELUSINE 1186" (Order of Melusine 1186) upon a shield base in the centre, measuring 40 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) inclusive of its crown