France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Newly Listed frosted silver diamond cut surround

frosted silver diamond cut surround

with dull edges and having had the tip broken off

most notably

The two side fold-down panels are fastened at the front by two pebbled silvery-gray magnetic buttons

A medal bar featuring fives decorations

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Newly Listed frosted silver diamond cut surround(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,