France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity All medals in very fine

All medals in very fine or better condition

embroidered in golden threads on tan cotton base

maker marked PREUSS

measuring 212 mm (w) x 166 mm (h)

He is buried in Cookshire Protestant Cemetery

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity All medals in very fine(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