France, Kingdom. A July Cross, c.1830 Auction exhibiting wear in the corners

exhibiting wear in the corners and scuffing overall

Iron Cross and Silesian Eagle magnetic

outer edge and backer in mid-tone gray cloth

4th Class - In silvered bronze and enamels

07 mm (l) x 33

France, Kingdom. A July Cross, c.1830 Auction exhibiting wear in the corners(Croix de Juillet). Instituted 1830 by King Louis Philippe I. A July Cross, in silver and enamels, gold central medallion, marked on 6 oclock tassel with a boars head denoting post 1838 French manufacture, crown suspension, measures 22. 0 mm (w) x 30. 5 mm (h), measures 5. 55 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, ribbon is worn and discoloured, dark patina, extremely fine.