International, France. An Order Of Melusine, Knight Archive 73 mm x 42

73 mm x 42

for a total of 42

measuring 85 mm (w) x 124 mm (h)

circumscribed by an inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”)

International, France. An Order Of Melusine, Knight Archive 73 mm x 42(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