France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 18 mm x 108 mm

18 mm x 108 mm each

marked on obverse with “BERÁN

two stamped "CHARLES W

centre in gold with blue enamels and hand etched cypher

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 18 mm x 108 mm(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