France, Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Miniature in Gold and Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a scarce exmaple in near

a scarce exmaple in near extremely fine condition

accompanied by Captain Crawford

He then proceeded to the 10th Battalion and was taken on strength in the field in France on August 29th

fabric loss on the inside hinged area

France, Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Miniature in Gold and Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a scarce exmaple in nearInstituted July 7, 1883. In Gold, a white enamel cross with wreath segments in each quadrant, the medallion featuring a small right facing bust of Marianne encircled by a blue enamel ring, reverse plain, suspended from a ring with five accent old european cut diamonds, measures 11. 5mm (w) x 24. 4 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 1. 79 grans, missing ribbon, indecipherable Gold and maker mark on ring, enamel damage to blue ring, otherwise in