Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit Hold (HJ Flakhelfer Brustabzeichen)

(HJ Flakhelfer Brustabzeichen)

Near extremely fine and near fine

unmarked but textbook  badge by maker Schwerin

case exhibiting wear on the bottom and in the fabric overlying the hinged area

Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit Hold (HJ Flakhelfer Brustabzeichen)(Ordre du Mrite Culturel de Monaco), a gilt bronze decoration surmounted by a Royal Crown suspension, measuring 54. 5 mm in width and 80. 5 mm in height inclusive of the suspension device and weighing 83. 6 grams, the obverse centre medallion displaying the inscription ARTS LETTRES SCIENCES above allegorical emblems representing cultural and intellectual pursuits including a classical column, painters palette and brushes, cogwheel, open book, globe