France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Ii Class Officer, C.1950 Hold later admitted to No

later admitted to No

Badge (sterling silver

dated June 11

53mm x 53mm (oakleaves 17

encircled by an oval oakleaf wreath with a bow and shield at the bottom depicting wrestling

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Ii Class Officer, C.1950 Hold later admitted to No(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping evident in the azure blue enamels on the tip of the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse and in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, the reverse centrepiece sitting slightly askew, large rosette on its original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was instituted