United States. A Military Order Of The French Alliance In Gold, Commander, C.1900 Newly Listed with some sorties in excess

with some sorties in excess of eighteen hours

60 mm x 66 mm

with only a piece remaining visible around the rivet

original ribbon with an English-style pinback

A raised maker’s mark is visible on the base

United States. A Military Order Of The French Alliance In Gold, Commander, C.1900 Newly Listed with some sorties in excess(Ordre Militaire de l'Alliance franaise, Commandeur). Instituted in 1883. Three piece construction, in Gold with red, white, dark blue and light blue enamels, weighing 11 grams, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the light blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 3 and 12 o'clock, on its original full length neck ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The treaty of alliance between the then Kingdom of