France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Auction Quebec twice

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(Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege 1915)

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Auction Quebec twiceOrdre du Mrite Social. Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was instituted on October 25, 1936. It was awarded for meritorious services within institutions concerned with social legislation, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight. It was