Haiti, French Protectorate. A Royal Order Saint Faustin, Knight, C.1849 Auction Archive an Army Marksman Qualification Badge

an Army Marksman Qualification Badge with RIFLE Clasp (silvered and blackened metal

In 1938 he achieved the rank of Leutnant

marked "DÉCORATION SPÉCIALE 2me CLASSE" on the lid

Sussex on December 26th

At its peak in 1944

Haiti, French Protectorate. A Royal Order Saint Faustin, Knight, C.1849 Auction Archive an Army Marksman Qualification BadgeInstituted 1849. An attractive and rare cross in silver with blue and red enameled rays, green enameled laurels, centre in Gold with obverse depicting Faustin Soulouque, 7th President of Haiti, 184749 (later Emperor Faustin I), reverse with eagle sejant on two cannon upon blue enameled background, motto surround DIEU MA PATRIE ET MON EPEE, hallmarked on ring with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee (1838+) as well as dual