History

The Decoration of Bordeaux was instituted on June 5, 1814 by the Duke of Angoulême, but was later suppressed on February 10, 1831.

The Decoration was awarded to the clandestine Royal Guard of Bordeaux, which was organized against the french empire before its fall. A total of 1300 were distributed, and most were destroyed during the revolutionary days of 1830. The recipients of the Decoration received it in addition to the Decoration of the Lily.

The Decoration was originally created as an armband, was later replaced by a medal on September 6, 1814.

The following variables may be encountered on the Medal: size; crown suspension; surmounting cross. Experts assess only 100/200 could remain.