A French Order Of The Lily; Cross Of The Lily 1814-1824 Auction He was posted to "Y"

He was posted to "Y" Depot in Halifax

COOK PUBLISHING CO

obverse illustrating a seated woman at the right with her right arm raised and holding an olive branch in her hand

Guildford)

excellent quality with fine silvering

A French Order Of The Lily; Cross Of The Lily 1814-1824 Auction He was posted to "Y"(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