Identity area
Reference code
Lincoln/A/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Lincoln/A/1
Title
Order of Saint Louis
Date(s)
- 1779 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item artefact
Context area
Name of creator
(c 1737-1787)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Silver badge, awarded to de Poilly for military valour in 1779.The obverse of the badge displays a portrait of King Louis XVI of France, with the legend: "LUD. XVI REX CHRISTIANISS". The reverse depicts the Cross of the Order of Saint Louis, with the motto: "BELLICAE VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM" and the legend "LUD. MAGNUS INSTITUIT 1693. LUD. XVI ILLUSTRAVIT 1779". Contained within a small black pouch.