Product Overview
National Order of Merit
- Commander -
FRANCE
| Creation: | The National Order of Merit is a French order of merit with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic, founded 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle. The order was established to replace the number of ministerial orders previously awarded by numerous ministries, and to create an award for French citizens as well as foreign nationals for distinguished civil or military achievements, though of a lesser level than that required for the award of the Legion of Honour. |
| Details: | The medal of the order is a six-armed Maltese asterisk in gilt enamelled blue, with laurel leaves between the arms. The obverse central disc of the National Order of Merit medal features the head of Marianne, surrounded by the legend République française (French Republic). The reverse central disc has a set of crossed tricolores, surrounded by the name of the order and its foundation date. The badge is suspended by a laurel wreath. The award was designed by Max Léognany and manufactured by the Monnaie de Paris and the Arthus Bertrand firm. |
| Enamel: | YES: White, red, blue and light blue enamels. |
| Material: | Hand enameled Metal : silver 950‰ |
| Rank: | Commander (Commandeur): minimum of 5 years in the rank of Officer. |
| Text in the Badge: | Front: Republic Francaise Back: Ordre National du Merit - Decembre 1963 - |
| Ribbon: | YES: with white and red silk satin ribbon, 10 cms wide and 170 cms long |
| Rosette: | YES, with the original rosette: light blue and white |
| Box: | NO |
| Country of Origin: | France |
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| Condition: |
The Order is in Very good condition, a small dent on one of the points of the star with minimal loss of enamel. The ribbon is in excellent condition and also the rosette. |
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Sobre T1203 - ES |
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