Československý kříž pro věrnou službu
the wing measuring 23 mm x 70 mm
the scabbard missing its throat plate
Footnote: John Fraser White was born on on June 7
In their cardboard box of issue
France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold Československý kříž pro věrnou službu(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,