France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei

maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia and maker code “M1/120” for Wilhelm Deumer

exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms

set on a dark green wool backer

with the remainder of the exterior bearing arabesque designs

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Social Merit, Iii Class Knight, By Adrien Chaubillon,C.1945 Auction maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei(Ordre du Mrite Social). Instituted in 1936. In silver with azure blue and white enamels, maker marked "AXC" (Adrien Chaubillon, Paris) on the ring, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was instituted on October 25, 1936. It was awarded for meritorious services within institutions concerned with social