A French Order Of The Lily; Cross Of The Lily 1814-1824 Hold Three Singing Association Medals (bronze

Three Singing Association Medals (bronze

This style of buckle was worn by all ranks

thick construction

Cape Breton-hence the name

A French Order Of The Lily; Cross Of The Lily 1814-1824 Hold Three Singing Association Medals (bronze(Ordre du Lys, Croix du Lys) : Silver with blue and white enamels, Gold centrepiece on the obverse, 24 mm x 37. 5 mm, extensive chipping evident in both the white and blue enamels, fine. Footnote: The Order was created on April 26, 1814 by the Ordinance of the Comte dArtois (later King Charles X, reigning 1824 1830) acting as Lieutenant General of the Kingdom. It was intended to reward the National Guard of Paris for service in defence of Paris, of