Order of National Economy, Commander
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SKU: 01.FRA.0130.101.01.000
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France, IV Republic. An Order of the National Economy, I Class Commander, c.1955
(Ordre de l'Economie Nationale). Instituted in 1954. Three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its gear and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, on its original full-length neck ribbon, near extremely fine.
The Order of National Economy was created on January 6, 1954. It was later replaced by the National Order of Merit on December 2, 1963.
It was awarded for distinguished economic services to France. These services may have come in the form of economic reports or studies, production, or international trade. The Knight was awarded to a person of at least 35 years of age for a minimum of 12 years of service. Knights could be promoted to Officer after 5 years, and Officers could be promoted to Commander after 5 years.
The reverse inscription translates to “Order of the National Economy.”
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