France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Auction slightly purplish-red colour

slightly purplish-red colour

Dewar were cremated at the Toronto Crematorium

a Saxe-Altenburg War Merit Medal

The interior is partially lined by a field-gray rayon herringbone twill liner (HBT)

Constructed of gilded copper with multi-coloured enamels

France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Auction slightly purplish-red colourInstituted October 25, 1936. In silver gilt, a blue enamelled seven point star with ball finials, a wreath connecting each quadrant, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and white enamels inscribed, the reverse medallion features the inscription MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL, surmounted by a wreath suspension and worn on original neck ribbon, marked on suspension with a boars head denoting silver fineness and indecipherable makers mark, measures 62. 7mm (w) x