France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of 1915 and was qualified three

1915 and was qualified three days later as a Bomb Thrower on September 14th

and 3rd class

Cuban Republican Army Cap Badge (die-stamped bronze gilt

otherwise fine awards from around circa 1870-1880

standing in uniform on a beach

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of 1915 and was qualified three(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,