(Ordre de l'Economie Nationale). Instituted in 1954. Three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its gear and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, on its original full-length neck ribbon, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of the National Economy was instituted on January 6, 1954 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the French economy, in three grades: Commander, Officer and Knight.

