France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Commerce And Industry, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Auction 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its scroll)

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwerterspange)

A Royal Flying Corps Headquarters communique described the pair's exploits: "2/Lieut

white cotton mesh reinforced backer with underlying paper support

Oeklers embarked Townsville

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Commerce And Industry, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Auction 5 mm (h) inclusive of(Ordre du Mrite du Travail, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, a forest green enamelled disk placed between the two bronze gilt plates, maker marked "A. B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), the red enamelled text "MERITE DU TRAVAIL" on the obverse exhibiting slight discolouration, on its original shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of