United States. A Military Order Of The French Alliance In Gold, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude Also with two rank pips

Also with two rank pips and HV cipher

the suspension loop maker marked “GEBR

33 mm (h - inclusive the Star and Quarter Moon suspension)

Gold Grade - In gilded tombac

United States. A Military Order Of The French Alliance In Gold, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude Also with two rank pips(Ordre Militaire de l'Alliance franaise, Commandeur). Instituted in 1883. Three piece construction, in Gold with red, white, dark blue and light blue enamels, weighing 11 grams, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the light blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 3 and 12 o'clock, on its original full length neck ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The treaty of alliance between the then Kingdom of