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 but a guide from the

but a guide from the Infantry reporting

it did not affect his advancement in the ranks

hallmarked with a goat's head above the number "3" and marked "900" (silver) on the reverse of both the badge and the support plate

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

the War Cross medal

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 but a guide from the(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.