France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed Although his final resting place

Although his final resting place is unknown

Footnote: Footnote: This Infantry Assault Badge stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

the entire hilt exhibiting surface rust and slotted near the grip

Tabs are constructed of white wool

a heart and anchor

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed Although his final resting place(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