reverse bears wear and loss of gilt in center
(Fiftieth Anniversary 1851-1901)
where he was a Non-Tactical Unit Officer in June 1945 and Composite Unit Commander in July 1945)
the signature is in black ink
France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, Ii Class Officer, C.1955 Buy Now reverse bears wear and loss(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,