France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction Archive the reverse with a circular

the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939: in raised numbering

stick pin version

showing Ustasha enlisted man wearing same style of the cap

Co” for “Weiss & Cie

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction Archive the reverse with a circular(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, maker marked "AXC" (Adrien Chaubillon, Paris) on the ring, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near 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