France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Commercial Merit, Knight, C.1950 Auction is free of discolouration and

is free of discolouration and wear

and dated “1935”

sewn onto an olive green rayon backer

The Order was awarded for exceptional service in public health

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Commercial Merit, Knight, C.1950 Auction is free of discolouration andOrdre du Mrite Commercial. Instituted in 1939. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse of the winged suspension, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its winged suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Commercial Merit was instituted on May 27, 1939 and awarded for meritorious services to the national economy and