France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 GTRexclude 1905 in Silberbach (modern day

1905 in Silberbach (modern day Stříbrná

at the age of 90

north of Ambon town

with fold down flaps on either side

by Börger & Co

France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 GTRexclude 1905 in Silberbach (modern day(Ordre du Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1883. Type I without date 1900. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, faded original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on July 7, 1883 and awarded for services to agriculture.