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)

constructed of neusilber and iron

Screen-printed in red and black inks

a Western Union Telegram (from Johnson to his wife

original bow ribbon with pinback

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.