France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, I Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1955 Hold his friends don’t understand his

his friends don’t understand his decision not to use his talents by joining a “proper” unit

stating "For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous services at Base Hospital

sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code M1/8 for Ferdinand Wagner

The sweatband in reddish-brown leather

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, I Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1955 Hold his friends don’t understand his(Ordre du Mrite Combattant). Instituted in 1953. Three piece construction, in silver gilt with green enamels, engraver marked just below the bust on the obverse, maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse of the integral suspension, measuring 58. 8 mm (w) x 58. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length neck ribbon which has been folded and sewn together to form a bow tied