ORDER OF SAINT-LOUIS, KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE TYPE OF CREATION, awarded to Marquis Pierre de Radiguès, infantry captain of the Rrovence regiment in 1699, Ancient Monarchy, Reign of Louis XIV, late 17th century. 34245

ORDER OF SAINT-LOUIS, KNIGHT CROSS OF THE CREATION TYPE, awarded to Marquis Pierre de Radiguès, infantry captain of the Rrovence regiment in 1699, Old Monarchy, Reign of Louis XIV, late 17th century. 34245

Made of gold and enamel, the finials are pommel-shaped, the reserves of the branches are striated, the nearly spherical centers (diameter 15 mm) in one piece with champlevé enamels, lateral iron rivets, elaborate loop, smooth transverse ring.
37.6 x 37 mm.

France.
Old Monarchy, reign of Louis XIV, late 17th century.
Fair condition, the four fleur-de-lis between the branches have been removed, with chips and enamel losses at the ends mainly on four points.

BIOGRAPHY: Marquis Pierre Radiguès, Paris 1656 + Battle of Malplaquet 1709. Pierre de Radiguès, known as de Saint Guédal, registered under the latter name in the French army, born in Paris, baptized in the parish of Saint-Séverin, joined the Champagne regiment where he obtained a lieutenancy on November 26, 1681 and continued his career in the Provence regiment. Captain by brevet on December 21, 1694, he received the Order of Saint-Louis in 1699 and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel some time before the Battle of Malplaquet (1709) where he met his death. Pierre was the first in his branch to reclaim the title of marquis a few weeks before his death. His widow passed away at the castle of Samrée on January 24, 1743, leaving two children.
A label with identification information accompanied the medal.
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