France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German

the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German - Merit)

Footnote: The Medal of Merit for Polish Culture was established in 1980 ans awarded to persons contributing to Polish culture in Poland and abroad

The bulk of Infantry Battalions raised for the CEF went into these Reserve Battalions which were stationed in France and England

some photos captioned on obverse

allowing him to move to Toronto and live for a time with his sister

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The National Economy, I Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST” (German(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