International, France. An Order of Melusine, Miniature Knight, in Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac along with the Order of

along with the Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) around his neck

the obverse with a central crossed bayonet and stick grenade

it did not affect his advancement in the ranks

on occasion of his 50-Year Anniversary of activie military service

International, France. An Order of Melusine, Miniature Knight, in Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac along with the Order of(Ordre de Mlusine, Chevalier). Instituted in 1881. Multi piece construction, in Gold, silver, and multicoloured enamels, measures 14. 3 mm (w) x 19. 8 mm (h), weighs 2. 72 grams, marked on ring, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.