France: Order of Agricultural Merit. (Ordre Du Merite Agricole). 3rd Class 'Knight' gilt and enamel breast badge

This insignia with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo mark on reverse bottom of tassels

During the Great War this order was widely awarded to Allied military officers and warrant officers, in particular officers & warrant officers of the; Army Service Corps & Army Veterinary Corps of the British Army, and similar British Empire & Commonwealth units involved in logistics, remount and veterinary services and food supply & distribution.

Reference 'Medal to Australia' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 3 x awards of the Ordre Du Merite Agricole, were made to Australian personnel during the Great War

There were 3 x awards of this class of order awarded to Officers of the 1st Australian Imperial Force during the Great War

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

A fine quality item of insignia retaining bright gilding

Condition: EF

Code: 21208