France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed the first few years as

the first few years as its chief commander

maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUER

A rare mint and unissued 1937/1938 Diplomatic Corps Minister Level overcoat shoulder board

with black threading giving definition to the propeller

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed the first few years asOrdre du Mrite Social. Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was instituted on October 25, 1936. It was awarded for meritorious services within institutions concerned with social legislation, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight. It was