France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand GTRexclude Bardia and Gazala

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France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand GTRexclude Bardia and Gazala(Orden Belog Orla). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring a five point arm with a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a female bust, encircled by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1948, the reverse central medallion presents an open hand with sunburst pattern behind, encircled by a blue enamelled ring MERITE ARTISANAL LABEUR QUALITE, surmounted by a wreath suspension,