France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity with dual prong pinback)

with dual prong pinback)

completely hand made

bronze oak leaf cluster on its original ribbon with brooch pinback)

in bronzed fine zinc

before being discharged on November 8th

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity with dual prong pinback)(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,