on original rainbow ribbon with three service clasps “Somme Offensive”
IV Class Officer: multi-piece construction
maker marked "HOFFSTATTER BONN" on the reverse
the reverse with a handwritten inscription indicating the photo was taken and that the three-man crew (named) was killed
with a brief introduction to the Canadian climate during the time of the conflict
French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander, c. 1940, Scarce Auction on original rainbow ribbon with(Mnh Nng Bi Tnh Ordre de Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with red, white, green, blue, brown and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 61. 6 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on an incorrect but similar full length neck ribbon, better than extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on March 2, 1936 and was awarded for services rendered to agriculture, in three grades: I