France: Order of Combatant Merit (Ordre du Mérite Combattant, chevalier). Third class 'Knight' silvered & enamelled breast badge (1953 to 1963)

This insignia with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo mark on reverse of suspension hanger Created in 1953, as an Order - awarded in three classes or grades - to recognize distinguished military services Basic award criteria for this Order was that the recipient had to be at least 40 years of age and with at least 15 years military veteran service Note only 150 awards of this Order could be awarded in any one year, with less than 1500 ever having been issued Condition: GVF