France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Province of China accompanied by a gratitude card

accompanied by a gratitude card for well-wishes

7 - Special Service Forces: Second World War

sailing aboard the Empress of Britain

in near extremely fine condition and  accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Detlev Niemann

France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Province of China accompanied by a gratitude cardThis lot includes: 1)France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis, Knight, c 1800. Instituted in 1693. In 18k Gold and enamel, white enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials, fleur de lys in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece bearing the image of St. Louis, surrounded by the inscription LUD. M. INST. 1693, the reverse centerpiece bearing a sword and cross, surrounded by the inscription BELLICAE VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM, 42 mm (h) x 37 mm