France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 GTRexclude the reverse with a horizontal

the reverse with a horizontal pinback (the catch slightly bent out of the way)

maker marked "MURPHY" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

original bow ribbon with pinback

in addition to the loss of its pinback

A former classmate

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 GTRexclude the reverse with a horizontal(La Decoration Du Lys). Instituted April 26, 1814. In silver, a decoration of the Lily, the obverse presenting a Fleur de Lys with a smooth band around the center, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a delicate crown, measures 24. 6 mm (w) x 51. 0 mm (h), weighs 22. 05 grams (including ribbon), worn on a white replacement ribbon, lovely patina, light wear, in near extremely fine condition.