Cross of the chain of the Order of St. Michel by Cornelis Lampsins, Malthezer cross with 'pearls' on the points, the French lily between the arms. In the middle in an oval wreath depiction of an angel (St. Michel) with raised arms and one foot on a lying demon. On one side the oval wreath is adorned with white scallops and the angel wears a shield on the left arm, on the other side blue oval wreath and angel without shield. In both cases the sword is unclear (absent?). Cross decorated with white enamel edges and green flame, West Indies, Cornelis Lampsins, Louis XIV (King of France), France, 1662, gold (metal), striking (metalworking), h 5.1 cm × w 5.1 cm
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