France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed in golden capital letters

in golden capital letters

measuring 62 mm (w) x 58 mm (h))

with black threading giving definition to the propeller

maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUER

the first few years as its chief commander

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed in golden capital lettersOrdre 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