France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction Between October 21

Between October 21

Date of item: 1929

Captain Thomas Vicars Hunter

a soft felt backing with brass fasteners

Footnote: The Civil War Campaign Medal was authorized on January 11

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction Between October 21(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt with cerulean blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique conjoined dual loop suspension, chipping and loss evident in the cerulean blue enamels between the left wing and the angel's body, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length ribbon with dual