France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Hold and the Iron Cross 1st

and the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class in both wars

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(Kennkarte und Wehrpaß)

he eventually fell out of favour with Hitler

53 mm x 62 mm

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Hold and the Iron Cross 1st(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In silvered bronze, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near 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