France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Archive in Burlington

in Burlington

obverse centre presents a red-enamelled six-pointed cross

each held in place via stitching in two locations

The “History of the Knight’s of the OrderPour le Mérite in the Great War” is considered Möller’s main work

France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Archive in BurlingtonIn silvered and gilt silver with red, white, blue and black enamels, maker marked "RESTA PARIS" on the reverse, the insignia inscribed "R. F." (Republique Franaise) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed "CONSEIL MUNICIPAL", the insignia framed by a wreath, surmounted by a crown and backed by a fasces, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), with slider, intact enamels, extremely fine.