France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive which celebrated the courage and

which celebrated the courage and martyrdom of outnumbered and outgunned Partisans and civilians

silver aluminum wire

In bronze gilt (marked "BRONZE" on the rim)

35 mm x 125 mm)

Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the sprint and long jump events and became the most successful athlete to compete in Berlin while the host country was the most successful country overall with eighty-nine medals total

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive which celebrated the courage and(Ordre des Arts et Lettres, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in silver with green and white enamels, cornucopia hallmarked and marked with the number "1" on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Arts and Letters was instituted on May 2, 1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature,