France, Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Knight, C.1950 Archive large embossed spread-winged eagle insignia

large embossed spread-winged eagle insignia inside a full wreath of oak leaves at the lower left with the inscription "IV E: W

the "MÁV" an abbreviation for "Magyar Államvasutak" (Hungarian State Railways)

Fabricated from an olive green-khaki cotton-wool blend with fold down flaps on either side

"Circular silver medal with stylised cloud suspension to top and bottom

Constructed of gilded and patinated feinzink

France, Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Knight, C.1950 Archive large embossed spread-winged eagle insigniaOrdre du Mrite Agricole. Instituted in 1883. In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock on the obverse, spotting on the white enamels throughout, original ribbon, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful