France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction Archive vented at the back with

vented at the back with four eyelets

as well as tools such as axes

the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939: in raised numbering

He was sent to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden on July 17

/ Canal du Nord / Sept

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction Archive vented at the back with(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, maker marked "AXC" (Adrien Chaubillon, Paris) on the ring, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near 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