France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 000 Allied airmen (the majority

000 Allied airmen (the majority American)

that Rasmus Midgett be awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal

with dual prong pinback)

with the aircraft catching fire

Often worn by German instructors

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 000 Allied airmen (the majority(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,