26 France: Order of St. Louis: grand cross set.

 Kingdom of France - Order of Saint Louis

Grand Cross Sash Badge. Gold and enamels, on beautiful original sash of red moiré silk.

On one of the reverse fleur de lys with French gold hallmark (ram's head, 1819-1838). On fluted ring. The centers made in two parts and in the finest polychrome enamel work, the translucent enameled red background finely guilloched.

Only tiny chips and hairline cracks due to wear, but overall in excellent condition.

The breast star in embroidered version of gilded silver lantern and sequins. The fleur de lys between the crosses made of hand chased gilded silver plate. Back cover of white leather.

Rare version with embroidered center and in quite excellent near mint condition.

Beautiful, magnificent set in the finest goldsmith work.

In this quality and condition very hard to get. 

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