France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 United Republic of he enlisted as a Seaman

he enlisted as a Seaman 2nd Class with the United States Naval Reserve in St

needle style vertical pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch (catch is bent looped too far

Merchant Marine Defense Medal

including the use of heraldry

measuring 75 mm x 92 mm

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 United Republic of he enlisted as a Seaman(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, maker marked "AXC" (Adrien Chaubillon, Paris) on the ring, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near 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