France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed measuring 62 mm (w) x

measuring 62 mm (w) x 58 mm (h))

probably one of the youngest RSM at that time

in golden capital letters

A rare mint and unissued 1937/1938 Diplomatic Corps Minister Level overcoat shoulder board

In 10K Gold with nine embedded cubic zirconia stones

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed measuring 62 mm (w) xOrdre du Mrite Social. Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, 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 legislation, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight. It was