France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, Ii Class Officer, C.1955 Newly Listed which quickly expanded

which quickly expanded

along with soiling and wear on the leather of the mask and assorted straps

Markneukirchen) and number stamped "32585" on the reverse

9 Ordnance Detachment

479 mm (h)

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, Ii Class Officer, C.1955 Newly Listed which quickly expanded(Ordre du Mrite Combattant). Instituted in 1953. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with green enamels, engraver marked just below the bust on the obverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Service to Veterans was instituted on September 14, 1953 and discontinued on January 1,