France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed 3 General Base Depot a

3 General Base Depot a week later on the 29th

maker marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/93” for Gotllieb Fredrick Keck & Sohn

17th Lancers (L-4764 PTE

Although his final resting place is unknown

Footnote: Footnote: This Infantry Assault Badge stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

France, IV Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, II Class Officer, C.1960 Newly Listed 3 General Base Depot a(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In silvered bronze, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near 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