France, Republic. A Decoration Of The Fidelity, C.1805 Newly Listed acquired without its ribbon

acquired without its ribbon

the later medal having been lost to time

In embossed silver

as an agreement of all Allied countries to manufacture a “Victory Medal” in commemoration of the end of the Great War

France, Republic. A Decoration Of The Fidelity, C.1805 Newly Listed acquired without its ribbon(Decoration de la fidelite). Instituted in 1815. Type I. A silver, white enamelled, five pointed star, tipped by silver ball finials, the obverse centre presents the bust of King Louis XVIII, surrounded by a ring of black enamel, inscribed FIDELITE DEVOUMENT, the reverse centre presents a fleur de lys, bordered by a ring of black enamel, inscribed 12 AVRIL 3 MAI 1814 19 MARS 8 JUILLET 1815, measuring 29. 38 mm (w) x 46. 99 mm (h inclusive of crown),