France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with dual makers’

the reverse with dual makers’ marks of “G

18 mm x 108 mm each

Heeres-Fla-Abt

two stamped "CHARLES W

lower Saxony

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with dual makers’(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In silvered bronze, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near 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