France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction with the remainder of the

with the remainder of the exterior bearing arabesque designs

Fleet Marine Force Pacific (Iwo Jima) in 1945

set on a dark green wool backer

to acknowledge those who had been instrumental in establishing the new "independent" Great Manchu State

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction with the remainder of the(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