France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of an Ace who scored all

an Ace who scored all of his 43 victories against the Western Allies in over 500 combat missions: award document for Honor Goblet -Ehrenpokal (20 October 1940)

superimposed with a black fur band bearing a hand-embroidered gold bullion wire leaf design pinned in place by a bronze button depicting a raised paulownia flower

but fit for work

Type II (1934-1954 Issue)

A singular incident marked the departure today of the Metagama from Liverpool to Quebec with 500 wives

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of an Ace who scored all(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,