France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Commerce And Industry, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Auction white cotton mesh reinforced backer

white cotton mesh reinforced backer with underlying paper support

5 mm (h) inclusive of its scroll)

Footnote: The Medal for Zeal

before returning once again to H

with maker’s mark on reverse

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Commerce And Industry, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Auction white cotton mesh reinforced backer(Ordre du Mrite du Travail, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, a forest green enamelled disk placed between the two bronze gilt plates, maker marked "A. B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), the red enamelled text "MERITE DU TRAVAIL" on the obverse exhibiting slight discolouration, on its original shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of