France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed or who served as above

or who served as above in connection with the Revenue or Privateer Services

as well as “HB 37” - all stamped with black ink

then joined the Royal Fleet Reserve three weeks later

Dinnis / Purchasing and Contracting Office / Camp Attenbury

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed or who served as aboveOrdre 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