France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Auction slightly purplish-red colour

slightly purplish-red colour

Dewar were cremated at the Toronto Crematorium

North West Territories for the presentation of Boer War medals to the Canadian Veterans from the area that would in 1905 become the Province of Alberta

each constructed of golden-yellow wool

Constructed of gilded copper with multi-coloured enamels

France, Republic. An Order of Social Merit, Commander Auction slightly purplish-red colourInstituted October 25, 1936. In silver gilt, a blue enamelled seven point star with ball finials, a wreath connecting each quadrant, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and white enamels inscribed, the reverse medallion features the inscription MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL, surmounted by a wreath suspension and worn on original neck ribbon, marked on suspension with a boars head denoting silver fineness and indecipherable makers mark, measures 62. 7mm (w) x