France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Auction Archive consisting of a stylized silver

consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acord suspended from a strap of identical construction

and dated 1939

named to “UNTEROFFIZIER RUDOLF FRANK” in recognition of his exceptional bravery and success as a night fighter pilot

sewn in place at the shoulder end and secured in place via a button at the neck end

the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs and marked with a RLAD insignia

France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Auction Archive consisting of a stylized silverThis 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