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France: Order of Maritime Merit (Ordre Du Merite Maritime). 3rd Class 'Knight' silvered & enamel breast badge

France: Order of Maritime Merit (Ordre Du Merite Maritime). 3rd Class 'Knight' silvered & enamel breast badge

Instituted in 1930, the Order of Maritime Merit is awarded in three classes

To qualify for the Chevalier class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 30 years of age, and having completed 15 years of maritime and marine related service

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 21210

75.00 GBP

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

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...  read more

Code: 21209

65.00 GBP

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

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 ve...  read more

Code: 21208

45.00 GBP

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

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 ...  read more

Code: 21206

75.00 GBP

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Officier). Second class 'Officer' gilt & enamel breast badge

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Officier). Second class 'Officer' gilt & enamel breast badge

The insignia with Parisian makers marks for 'Chobillon' on the suspension ring

The Order was created on 25 October 1936 and modified on 14 February 1937, the award was to recognise outstanding service to Provident and Mutual Associations that provided social insurance, benevolent & pensions. Basic award criteria was that nominees had to be at least 32 years of age and have worked...  read more

Code: 21204

50.00 GBP

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Chevalier). Third class 'Knight' silvered & enamel breast badge

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Chevalier). Third class 'Knight' silvered & enamel breast badge


The Order was created on 25 October 1936 and modified on 14 February 1937, the award was to recognise outstanding service to Provident and Mutual Associations that provided social insurance, benevolent & pensions. Basic award criteria was that nominees had to be at least 32 years of age and have worked in a professional capacity in the insurance, pensions and mutuals sectors for at leas...  read more

Code: 21203

35.00 GBP

Syria (French Colonial Mandate Territory): Honour Medal of Syrian Merit. 4th Class. Bronze and enamel breast badge

Syria (French Colonial Mandate Territory): Honour Medal of Syrian Merit. 4th Class. Bronze and enamel breast badge

A French Parisian made item of insignia with, Arthus Bertrand Depose, maker marks on reverse of insignia

The Honour Medal of Syrian Merit, was created by the French High Commissioner in 1926, with four classes or grades of award, and awarded for acts of distinction or courage performed in Syria. Although the French Mandate in Syria ended in 1946, the award continued to be awarded...  read more

Code: 21196

85.00 GBP

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 3rd Class 'Commander' silver, gilt & enamel breast badge

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 3rd Class 'Commander' silver, gilt & enamel breast badge


The insignia fitted with a full silk moire neck cravat riband with long silk 'ties'

The insignia by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and dates from circa 1911-. The suspension hanger with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' and makers marks for 'Arthus Bertrand' (diamond AB*&Cie)

Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889. By th...  read more

Code: 21189

185.00 GBP

France (Colonial): Order of Nicham El Anouar (Ordre du Nicham El Anouar Chevalier). 5th Class 'Knights' silver, gilt and enamel breast badge

France (Colonial): Order of Nicham El Anouar (Ordre du Nicham El Anouar Chevalier). 5th Class 'Knights' silver, gilt and enamel breast badge

Of French 'Parisian' manufacture

The insignia with French 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' on reverse of top suspension post

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Hamed Ben Mohamed, of Tadjourah, in 1887. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be aw...  read more

Code: 21187

195.00 GBP

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'etoile d'Anjouan  Officier 1896-1963). 4th Class 'Officers' gilt and enamel breast badge

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'etoile d'Anjouan Officier 1896-1963). 4th Class 'Officers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of approx 56mm dimension

The silk riband fitted with a silk rosette denoting 'Officier' class / grade

Of French 'manufacture

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Mohamed Said Omar of Anjouan in 1874. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour...  read more

Code: 21186

165.00 GBP