France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Auction Archive named to “UNTEROFFIZIER RUDOLF FRANK”

named to “UNTEROFFIZIER RUDOLF FRANK” in recognition of his exceptional bravery and success as a night fighter pilot

12mm (l) x 26

the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs and marked with a RLAD insignia

and dated 1939

the navy blue rectangle representative of the 2nd Canadian Division

France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Auction Archive named to “UNTEROFFIZIER RUDOLF FRANK”This lot includes: 1)France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis, Knight, c 1800. Instituted in 1693. In 18k Gold and enamel, white enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials, fleur de lys in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece bearing the image of St. Louis, surrounded by the inscription LUD. M. INST. 1693, the reverse centerpiece bearing a sword and cross, surrounded by the inscription BELLICAE VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM, 42 mm (h) x 37 mm