Order of Saharan Merit, Officer

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SKU: 01.FRA.0138.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$225-275 USD

Estimated market value:

$225-275 USD

Attributes

Country

France
Makers

Monnaie de Paris
Composition

Silver gilt
Inscription

Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE Rev: MERITE SAHARIEN
Size

50mm
Version Remarks

The award was engraved by Raymond Corbin. It is hallmarked on the reverse. The image of the Officer is attributed to Robert Prummel at Dutch Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Orde_van_Verdienste_voor_de_Sahara_Officier.jpg

History

The Order of Saharan Merit was created on April 4, 1958. It was later replaced by the National Order of Merit on December 3, 1963.

It was conferred upon those who made significant contributions to the development of the arts, science, the economy, and administration in the French Saharan region. Knights could be promoted to Officer after 5 years and Officers could be promoted to Commander after 3 years.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Saharan Merit.”

The Commander is the only grade with a bi-face suspension ring.

There may be additional versions which vary in size, composition or manufacturer.

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