France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 105 mm x 130

measuring 105 mm x 130 mm

His previous employment in the construction industry as a Contractor and knowledge of concrete made him a valuable asset to the RCAF

this cap was indeed fitted with a different cap badge at an early point

Instituted 4 February 1921

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 105 mm x 130(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,