France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 Hold in black case of issue

in black case of issue (case extremely fine)

Upon the ceasing of hostilities and the war having come to a close

the family crest and heraldic shield at the right

and Scientific Council of the Technical University of Ilmenau

inside lid lined in white satin and padded

France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 Hold in black case of issue(Ordre du Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, faded original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7, 1883 and awarded for services to agriculture.