France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed as mentioned in the London

as mentioned in the London Gazette on July 4

37 mm x 37

probably one of the youngest RSM at that time

with white-enameled arms

maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUER

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed as mentioned in the LondonOrdre 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