France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 GTRexclude The First Battle of Smolensk

The First Battle of Smolensk followed in August and September

Dated 28 January 1937

at the age of 90

by Börger & Co

France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 GTRexclude The First Battle of Smolensk(Ordre du Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, faded original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7, 1883 and awarded for services to agriculture.