France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction Archive as well as research file

as well as research file

constructed of non-vaulted bronzed zink

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior

while promotions and appointments are found on pages 22 and 23

1 September 1876 in Leipzig) on 13 July 1933

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction Archive as well as research file(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt with cerulean blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique conjoined dual loop suspension, chipping and loss evident in the cerulean blue enamels between the left wing and the angel's body, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length ribbon with dual