France, V Republic. Two Orders visually-hidden measuring 160 mm (w) x

measuring 160 mm (w) x 242 mm (h)

above and below read “WELT” and “KRIEG” (WORLD WAR)

above an inscription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”) and a dedication to “HERRN OTTO FRANZ KLEBER

reverse centre featuring the inscription MERITO CIVIL (Civil Merit) on a silver gilded field

held in place by four large capped rivets

France, V Republic. Two Orders visually-hidden measuring 160 mm (w) xIncludes: 1. National Order of Merit, III Class Commander (Ordre national du Mrite). Instituted in 1963. In silver gilt with red, white, navy blue and ultramarine blue enamels, Arthus and Bertrand hallmarked on the obverse on the loop, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its full length original neck ribbon, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, the case