France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude wear evident on the exterior

wear evident on the exterior along the bottom edge below the hinge

in mint condiiton

to five years and eight months for Efficiency Medal qualification

rimmed in red colored wool

France. A Military Order Of The French Alliance, Commander In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude wear evident on the exterior(Ordre Militaire de Alliance Franaise, commandeur) Pale blue enamel cross bottony with three gilt ribbed rays between each arm, on loop and ribbon ring suspension; the face with an oval medallion imposed centrally, a gilt stippled ground bearing an escutcheon with black, white and black enamel vertical panels, an eagle above with wings spread, all on a trophy of arms in relief and encircled by a gilt edged white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters