France, V Republic. Two Orders United Republic of Scarce set of insignia

Scarce set of insignia

in turn situated over a pebbled background

number stamped "14762" on the reverse

in overall in mint and unissued condition

After one week's recuperation

France, V Republic. Two Orders United Republic of Scarce set of insigniaIncludes: 1. National Order of Merit, III Class Commander (Ordre national du Mrite). Instituted in 1963. In silver gilt with red, white, navy blue and ultramarine blue enamels, Arthus and Bertrand hallmarked on the obverse on the loop, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its full length original neck ribbon, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, the case