France: Order of Public Health (Ordre de la Santé Publique, Chevalier). 3rd Class 'Knight' silver & enamel breast badge

This insignia with French 'Sanglier' silver and Parisian maker hallmarks or 'Poincons' on obverse suspension hanger

Instituted on 18 February 1938, the Order of Public Health was awarded in three classes

This order is now obsolete, with the last awards being made in 1963

To qualify for the 'Knight' or 'Chevalier' class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 30 years of age, and having completed a minimum of 10 years of professional service in the Public Health sector

The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary French style

A very short-lived item of insignia

Condition: About EF

Code: 21206