France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed A 1914 Schwarzburg Rudolstadt Sonderhausen

A 1914 Schwarzburg Rudolstadt Sonderhausen War Merit Medal - In silvered bronze

Although his final resting place is unknown

17th Lancers (L-4764 PTE

The scabbard is constructed of thick and stiff black leather

the entire hilt exhibiting surface rust and slotted near the grip

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed A 1914 Schwarzburg Rudolstadt Sonderhausen(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In silvered bronze, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near 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