France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Newly Listed A Crimean War Distinguished Conduct

A Crimean War Distinguished Conduct Medal to the 13th Foot - 1st Type obverse

on a 35 mm-long needle pin

intact lugs and pins

with dull edges and having had the tip broken off

white and gold embroidery

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Newly Listed A Crimean War Distinguished Conduct(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,