France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude rimmed in red colored wool

rimmed in red colored wool

wear evident on the exterior along the bottom edge below the hinge

A Victorian Border Regiment Officer's Buckle - Of the highest quality production

43 mm x 97 mm

to five years and eight months for Efficiency Medal qualification

France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude rimmed in red colored wool(Ordre Militaire de Alliance Franaise, commandeur) Pale blue enamel cross bottony with three gilt ribbed rays between each arm, on loop and ribbon ring suspension; the face with an oval medallion imposed centrally, a gilt stippled ground bearing an escutcheon with black, white and black enamel vertical panels, an eagle above with wings spread, all on a trophy of arms in relief and encircled by a gilt edged white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters