France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Commander C.1940 Auction on August 10

on August 10

33 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

"in recognition of his services in Submarines in enemy waters during the period since the commencement of hostilities to 3rd Aug 1916

with a red felted medal bed

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Commander C.1940 Auction on August 10(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. 1936 1963 issue. Of French manufacture, an enameled blue seven pointed star with ball finials in silver gilt, presenting detailed laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a woman portrait circumscribed by the inscription MERITE SOCIAL (Social Merit), the reverse with an engraved inscription that stands MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL (Ministry of Labour), suspended by an oval laurel wreath also in silver