France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive 35 mm x 125 mm)

35 mm x 125 mm)

A gilded bronze patriotic badge

In bronze gilt (marked "BRONZE" on the rim)

silver aluminum wire

Munto and Puio

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive 35 mm x 125 mm)(Ordre des Arts et Lettres, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in silver with green and white enamels, cornucopia hallmarked and marked with the number "1" on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Arts and Letters was instituted on May 2, 1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature,