France, Kingdom. A Louis Of France Order, Knight, C.1764 GTRexclude to join the 1st Cavalry

to join the 1st Cavalry Division

is slightly discoloured from age and sweat

water spotting on the interior

After four and half months orientation and training

In blackened brass

France, Kingdom. A Louis Of France Order, Knight, C.1764 GTRexclude to join the 1st CavalryOf uncertain origins however likely commemorating the 500 year anniversary of the birth of Louis of France, heir apparent to the French throne, exhibiting very early manufacturing characteristics, a thick bronze gilt white enameled Maltese cross with gilt fleurs de lys in each quadrant, with integral eyelet and large bronze gilt loop for neck ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central gilt edged white enamel medallion bearing a red painted