France, Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Knight, C.1950 Auction 62 pages printed in black

62 pages printed in black ink: 18 pages on a white semi-gloss paper stock and 44 pages on a thick newsprint stock

A large document

" and "MILY" (Military) on the lid

An elongated clasp constructed of zinc

France, Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Knight, C.1950 Auction 62 pages printed in blackOrdre du Mrite Agricole. Instituted in 1883. In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock on the obverse, spotting on the white enamels throughout, original ribbon, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful