inscribed "Ostern 1917" (Easter 1917) on the reverse
in addition to the missing prong there is evidence of period repair to the reverse
Silver Grade (silvered iron
four are Monetny Dvor maker marked
significant mothing and some light soiling
France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, II Class Officer, C.1900 Auction Archive inscribed "Ostern 1917" (Easter 1917)(Ordre du Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, repair evident in the blue enamels on both centrepiece rings using a black filler, otherwise the enamels are intact, large rosette on its original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7,