France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Public Health, Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive China on July 21st or

China on July 21st or to Chefoo (now Yangtai)

Equidistant between the central band and the two end bands are non-magnetic inlaid elongated star-shaped insignias on both sides

In silver gilt with red and navy blue enamels

1941) to the left of the shield

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Public Health, Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive China on July 21st or(Ordre de la Sant Publique). Instituted in 1938. In silver gilt with blue enamels, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Public Health was instituted on February 18, 1938 and awarded for meritorious services in the cause of health, relief of the poor and child welfare. It was discontinued on January 1, 1964 and replaced by