France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed In 10K Gold with nine

In 10K Gold with nine embedded cubic zirconia stones

in golden capital letters

A rare mint and unissued 1937/1938 Diplomatic Corps Minister Level overcoat shoulder board

with white-enameled arms

measuring 62 mm (w) x 58 mm (h))

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed In 10K Gold with nineOrdre du Mrite Social. Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, 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 legislation, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight. It was