France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand Province of China inscribed “For Exemplary Police Service”

inscribed “For Exemplary Police Service” in capital lettering

Thrace and Crete

produced in a silver flatwire over black fabric background

in turn retaining a period original two-piece black leather chinstrap which fastens together with a functional brass buckle meeting an array of eyelets carefully perforated into the opposite end

The picture comes with a certificate of authenticity by Don Boyle

France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand Province of China inscribed “For Exemplary Police Service”(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,