France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed that his religion was Presbyterian

that his religion was Presbyterian and that his occupation was that of Road Worker

26 mm x 38

a stamp “Geheim” (Secret/Classified) on the obverse

becoming Mr

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed that his religion was Presbyterian(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