France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive Footnote: The Medal of Merit

Footnote: The Medal of Merit for Polish Culture was established in 1980 ans awarded to persons contributing to Polish culture in Poland and abroad

Smeeton's First World War service entailed service aboard various vessels: Cruisers

The entire perimeter of the haori is trimmed in a fine cord in white and light brown embroidery

some photos captioned on obverse

2 crown bars - GRVI

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive Footnote: The Medal of Merit(Ordre de l'Economie Nationale). Instituted in 1954. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its gear and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the National Economy was instituted on January 6, 1954 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of