France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold The picture postcard shows a

The picture postcard shows a married couple

Československý kříž pro věrnou službu

He enlisted as a Private (17209) with the 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment"

Footnote: John Fraser White was born on on June 7

the metal core of the handle wrapped in red nylon

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold The picture postcard shows a(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,