1882 in Westminster Township
consisting of a laurel wreath
with solder point affixing sword hilt to star base
with bent 3 o’clock ball finial
The insignia was worn below the left breast pocket of a tunic
France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold 1882 in Westminster Township(Ordre des Arts et Lettres, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in silver with green and white enamels, cornucopia hallmarked and marked with the number "1" on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Arts and Letters was instituted on May 2, 1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature,