France, III Republic. An Order of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, c.1900
(Ordre du Mérite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 44.3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, faded original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7, 1883 and awarded for services to agriculture.

