France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1815

(La Decoration Du Lys). Instituted April 26, 1814. In silver, a hollow decoration of the Lily, the obverse presenting a Fleur de Lys with beaded band around the center, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a delicate crown, measures 16.06mm (w) x 38.65mm (h), weighs 2.2 grams (including ribbon), marked with the fasces on the ring denoting Paris silver guarantee for small objects between 1809-1819, worn on a white replacement ribbon, lovely patina, light wear, in near extremely fine condition.