France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German

the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German - Merit)

106mm (w) x 10mm (h)

allowing him to move to Toronto and live for a time with his sister

Smeeton's First World War service entailed service aboard various vessels: Cruisers

2 crown bars - GRVI

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German(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