France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Hold OBEDIENT”)

OBEDIENT”)

A French fly closes with six bakelite buttons

presenting some loss of black

34 Squadron on July 3rd

very light crazing in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock

France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Hold OBEDIENT”)(Ordre du Mrite Civil), a gilt and enamel decoration constructed in the form of an eight pointed star with tipped rays between the arms, measuring 38. 6 mm in width and 48. 2 mm in height exclusive of suspension device, the obverse centre bearing a circular gilt medallion with the profile bust of the French Republic surrounded by blue enamel star arms, the reverse centre medallion inscribed ORDRE DU MERITE CIVIL DU MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR, the