FRANCE DÉCORATION DU LYS, instituted in 1814 Ladies' Cross Gold and white enamel (chips) painted "FIDELITE" and "DIEU ET LE ROI". Posterior ribbon. Marked with a cock's head (1809-1819). 20 x 14 mm - Gross weight: 1.2 g T.B. Provenance : Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (3rd sale, lot 63) Commentary: We do not know the specific nature of this cross, which was not only intended for ladies as it can be found on officer portraits, notably that of Louis de la Rochejaquelein in the uniform of the grenadiers of the King's Household. A gold and enamel lily cross, established in 1814