France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Auction The entire knife measures 243

The entire knife measures 243 mm in length

He was appointed to the Commander-in-Chief's staff in Plymouth

Quebec twice

and was published in the Canada Gazette on September 18

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Auction The entire knife measures 243Ordre 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