France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Holy Savior Of Mount Real, Grand Cross, C.1880 Archive maker marked "LG&S" (L

maker marked "LG&S" (L

crack emanating from one hole on the coupling to the base

from November 1959 to July 1961

reverse with postcard style backer and inscribed "X George Cruise"

numbered "17277" on the edge

France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Holy Savior Of Mount Real, Grand Cross, C.1880 Archive maker marked "LG&S" (L(Ordre questre du Saint Sauveur du Mont Ral) An eight armed multi rayed silver sunburst star with braiding details, centre in silver gilt with a ancient stylized cross of the order in horizontally patterned red enamel, coat of arms of the order in silver with a white enamel background, with blue enamel surround, gilt sun burst in each cross quadrant, reverse with two stays and typical French style pin Assembly, maker's cartouche of Lemaitre, Paris,