France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Hold 7 mm x 62 mm

7 mm x 62 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

in order to improve its combat performance

A bronze chain with four decorations

scattered chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece

France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Hold 7 mm x 62 mmInstituted October 25, 1936. In silver gilt, a blue enamelled seven point star with ball finials, a wreath connecting each quadrant, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and white enamels inscribed, the reverse medallion features the inscription MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL, surmounted by a wreath suspension and worn on original neck ribbon, marked on suspension with a boars head denoting silver fineness and indecipherable makers mark, measures 62. 7mm (w) x