A French National Order Of Merit; Commander Buy Now First type of this Order

First type of this Order was minted in Moscow

mounted to a five-sided brass suspension with pinback

he was awarded two Clasps

obverse illustrating a left-facing Duke of Connaught and Strathearn with a left-facing Duchess of Connaught immediately behind him

A French National Order Of Merit; Commander Buy Now First type of this OrderSilver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, 55. 7 mm x 84 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, blue enamel repair on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit is an Order of State with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on December 3, 1962 by President Charles de Gaullle. The Order was established for two reasons: to replace the large number of