France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of and Royal Canadian Artillery Badge

and Royal Canadian Artillery Badge (in bronze gilt

88 mm (h-inclusive of crown

Footnote: From the collection of Robert Bender

founded the National Society Patriotic Women of America

constructed of off-white paper stock

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of and Royal Canadian Artillery Badge(Ordre des Arts et Lettres, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in silver with green and white enamels, cornucopia hallmarked and marked with the number "1" on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Arts and Letters was instituted on May 2, 1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature,