France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold the scabbard missing its throat

the scabbard missing its throat plate

In their cardboard box of issue

French War Cross 1914-1916

the metal core of the handle wrapped in red nylon

display mounted with the clasp on the rear

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold the scabbard missing its throat(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, 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 the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,