Chris Boonzaier Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have nothing to do with the seller, but man, this is tempting.... http://cgi.ebay.fr/DIPLOME-DE-DECORATION-LYS-1814-/390248521228?pt=FR_YO_Collections8militaria_DocumentsMilitaria&hash=item5adc9fde0c medal with interesting history indeed...... I am amazed that it is not 2-3 times more.... (ans I am not shilling for the seller!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Chris This is an interesting paper and, as you point out, quite old. In fact the Decoration of the Lily (décoration du lys) was mainly propaganda to make the return of the Bourbon kings to France in 1814 as popular as possible. These badges were even given to high-school students (lycéens). The remarquable variety of ribbons according to the local districts (département) as well as the differences in shapes of the award have their avid collectors. But the paper-work going with them does not usually make collectors go beserk. I don't know if this particular item found a client. Regards Veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timiron Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi, those documents are not difficult to find at a cheaper price on internet. Regards Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi, learned something then. :-) His docs are very expensive... on occasion i have found a few "must have" groups and have paid the price, but a lot is indeed over the top. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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