France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity it was often used by

it was often used by William II and his successor

this cap was indeed fitted with a different cap badge at an early point

originally mounted as part of a medal bar with ribbon sewn to cross

but died in an air accident off Felixstowe in July 1937 in a Miles Magister

Imperial Iron Cross 2nd class

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity it was often used by(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,