Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit, Commander

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SKU: 01.FRA.0123.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

  • Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit, Commander
  • Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit, Commander
  • Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit, Commander Reverse

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: ORDRE DU MERITE COMMERCIAL
  • Size
    64.5mm x 54.5mm

Physical Description and Item Details


France, III Republic. An Order of Commercial Merit, I Class Commander, c.1950

(Ordre du Mérite Commercial). Instituted in 1939. Type I. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse of the wings, measuring 57.3 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), chipping evident in the white enamels in multiple locations, light contact, on its original full-length neck ribbon, better than very fine.

History


The Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit was created by the decree of May 27, 1939. The name of the Order was changed from the Order of Commercial Merit to the Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit on June 29, 1961. It was later suppressed when the National Order of Merit was instituted in 1963.

The Order was awarded for exceptional professional careers and contributions to the development of commerce and industry in France. A Knight had to be at least thirty five years of age and have a minimum of 15 years of service. Knights could be promoted to Officer after 6 years, and Officers could be promoted to Commander after 4 years.

There are four versions of the Commander. They vary in the shape of the serpents on the obverse, the effigy on the obverse medallion, and the inscription. The inscriptions translate to “Order of Commercial Merit,” “Commercial Merit,” “Commercial and Industrial Merit,” and “Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit.” There may be additional versions that vary in size, composition, or manufacturer.

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