International. An Order Of Melusine, Officer Republic of but the badge is in

but the badge is in an otherwise near extremely fine condition

17 mm x 45

accompanied by case constructed of cardstock

3 mm x 79 mm

International. An Order Of Melusine, Officer Republic of but the badge is inInstituted in 1881. In silver gilt with navy blue, white and red enamels, the base formed by a Jerusalem cross, obverse illustrating the coat of arms of the Lusignan kings of Cyprus in the center that is surmounted by a crown, enamels not intact at the bottom (damaged), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: 1. The Order of Melusine was created in 1881 by 'Marie de Lusignan', wife of 'Guy de Lusignan', self styled Prince of Jerusalem, of Cyprus