France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUER

maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUER

in golden capital letters

In 10K Gold with nine embedded cubic zirconia stones

with black threading giving definition to the propeller

37 mm x 37

France, Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed maker marked “PAUL MEYBAUEROrdre du Mrite Social. Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was instituted on October 25, 1936. It was awarded for meritorious services within institutions concerned with social legislation, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight. It was