France: Order of Agricultural Merit. (Ordre Du Merite Agricole). 2nd Class 'Officer' gilt and enamel breast badge with silk rosette on ribbon

This insignia with metal and Parisian maker marks (looks like 'Delande') on the suspension ring

During the Great War this order was widely awarded to Allied military officers, in particular officiers 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. For example the London Gazette issue of 13 January 1920, contained the details of 9 x British Officers awarded the 'Officer' class of the Order of Agricultural Merit for 'War Services'

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: 21209