France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit, Knight Province of China This particular belt with buckle

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

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

VI Class (in silver with white

5 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins

flanked by a stamped NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

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