France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive Footnote: The Medal of Merit

Footnote: The Medal of Merit for Polish Culture was established in 1980 ans awarded to persons contributing to Polish culture in Poland and abroad

the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German - Merit)

8 December 1898 (Pursuit of the Khalifa)

2 crown bars - GRVI

106mm (w) x 10mm (h)

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive Footnote: The Medal of Merit(Ordre de l'Economie Nationale). Instituted in 1954. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its gear and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the National Economy was instituted on January 6, 1954 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of