Order of Labor Merit, Commander
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SKU: 01.FRA.0132.101.01.000
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France, IV Republic. An Order of Merit for Commerce and Industry, III Class Knight, c.1960
(Ordre du Mérite du Travail, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red enamels, a forest green enamelled disk placed between the two bronze gilt plates, maker marked "A.B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h), the red enamelled text "MERITE DU TRAVAIL" on the obverse exhibiting slight discolouration, on its original shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine.
The Order of Labor Merit was created on January 21, 1957, but was later replaced by the National Order of Merit on December 3, 1963.
It was awarded for professional merit, long and faithful service, and for excellent behavior and morale in the workplace. The Knight was awarded to a person of at least 35 years of age for a minimum of 15 years of service. Knights could be promoted to Officer after 10 years, and Officers could be promoted to Commander 8 years.
The obverse inscription translates to “Labour Merit,” and the reverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.”
There may be several versions which vary in size, composition, and manufacturer.
This Order should not be confused with the National Order of Labour created under the Vichy government. See National Order of Labour in Republic of France.
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