France, Republic. An Academy Of Industrial And Artistic Commercial Progress, Work Merit Award Hold Lüdenscheid - RZM M9/66” on

Lüdenscheid - RZM M9/66” on the reverse

stating "Deeply regret inform you 201291 Pte

Buckle in solid bronze on the right end

7 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

The interior of the cap is fully lined in olive green fabric - marked “53” for size

France, Republic. An Academy Of Industrial And Artistic Commercial Progress, Work Merit Award Hold Lüdenscheid - RZM M9/66” onIn bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, surmounted by a silver crown, centrepiece inscribed "MRITE DU TRAVAIL", surrounded by the inscription "ACADMIE DU PROGRS COMMERCIAL Ir & A", mounted to a six sided star with ball finials at the tips, resting upon a wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, scattered chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock, in the blue