France, IV Republic. An Order of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, c.1960

(Ordre du Mérite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In silvered bronze, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 29.5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight.