France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction a soft felt backing with

a soft felt backing with brass fasteners

Edith Rose Pope

Captain Thomas Vicars Hunter

In regards to the name of the order

A pair of funeral photographs

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, I Class Commander, C.1960 Auction a soft felt backing with(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