France, Vichy Government. A National Order Of Labour, Knight, C.1942 Auction Archive in patinated iron

in patinated iron

Full Size - two-piece construction

one of the buttons maker marked "OVERHOFF & Cie"

black threading giving definition to the base of the crown

MIHIEL (in bronze

France, Vichy Government. A National Order Of Labour, Knight, C.1942 Auction Archive in patinated iron1940 1944 Issue, National Order of Labour, Knight, silver with blue, red and white enamels, and a silver gilt center applique, 39mm (w) x 45mm (h), on original ribbon, enamel chipping on obverse and reverse border of the center applique, enamel on arms fully intact, dark patina, very fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.