France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand visually-hidden on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from a period mis-matched tri-fold ribbon

Verdienstmedaille

engraver marked at the base of the bust

marked "STERLING" on the reverse of both the badge and the clasp

Cross of Valour 1939

France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand visually-hidden on loop for suspension from(Orden Belog Orla). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring a five point arm with a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a female bust, encircled by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1948, the reverse central medallion presents an open hand with sunburst pattern behind, encircled by a blue enamelled ring MERITE ARTISANAL LABEUR QUALITE, surmounted by a wreath suspension,