France, V Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander.

(Ordre du Mérite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 51 mm (w) x 96 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length original neck ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7, 1883 and awarded for services to agriculture.