France National Order Merit Officer's Cross 1963 5th Republic

FRANCE: Officer's Cross in the National Order 
of Merit. 
Maker marked on the suspender.
The Order was instituted in Dec.1963, to reward 
French citizens as well as foreign nationals, men 
and women, for distinguished civil or military 
achievements, though of a lesser level, that 
wouldn't qualify for the award of the Legion of 
Honor. 
The appointment as a Knight requires at least 35 
years of age and a minimum of 10 years of public 
service (in practice 15 years). 
For active duty commissioned officers the award 
is being conferred after 15 years of meritorious 
service. 
The award of the Officer's Cross requires a
minimum of 5 years as a Knight (and 5 additional 
years of meritorious service) .
The National Order of Merit is the highest merit 
award of France, second only to the Order of the 
National Legion of Honor.     

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5th French Republic  - 1963

Item 100% original - ribbon original

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