France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold the wing measuring 23 mm

the wing measuring 23 mm x 70 mm

French War Cross 1914-1916

In their cardboard box of issue

the scabbard missing its throat plate

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold the wing measuring 23 mm(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,