France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit, Knight Province of China with loop attaching to a

with loop attaching to a ring suspending the decoration from an early 20th century sash

This particular belt with buckle and carrying case is illustrated on page 502 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

VI Class (in silver with white

both bearing hand-embroidered gold bullion wire oak leaves with a central insignia

for service as Honorary Equerry to the Duchess of Albany

France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit, Knight Province of China with loop attaching to aInstituted October 14 1957. In silver and enamels, measures 39mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, light wear, enamels intact, lovely patina, very fine.