France, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Tourism, Commander, C.1955 Archive He measured in at 184

He measured in at 184 centimetres

before being discharged on April 4th

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France, Republic. An Order Of Merit For Tourism, Commander, C.1955 Archive He measured in at 184Ordre du Mrite Touristique. Instituted in 1949. In silver gilt, weighing 90 grams, hallmarked with the number "1" flanked by cornucopias on the reverse, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear on the edge, on its full length original neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit for Tourism was instituted on May 27, 1949. It was awarded for meritorious services to tourism in France, in three grades: Commander,