France, Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Miniature in Gold and Diamonds certificate_of_authenticity 17 mm (w) x 41

17 mm (w) x 41

stamped Commander's signature in black ink

he notices that (the) arm and hand becomes weak

later rejoining his unit in the field on the 29th

It continued to be awarded during and after the First World War

France, Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Miniature in Gold and Diamonds certificate_of_authenticity 17 mm (w) x 41Instituted July 7, 1883. In Gold, a white enamel cross with wreath segments in each quadrant, the medallion featuring a small right facing bust of Marianne encircled by a blue enamel ring, reverse plain, suspended from a ring with five accent old european cut diamonds, measures 11. 5mm (w) x 24. 4 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 1. 79 grans, missing ribbon, indecipherable Gold and maker mark on ring, enamel damage to blue ring, otherwise in