France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse plain with a

the reverse plain with a vertical banjo pin

(Blockadebrecher Anstecknadel)

in recognition of their personal service to the Holy See and to the Roman Catholic Church

It was awarded to Canadian military personnel for one day on the strength of an army unit in Korea

France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse plain with a(Ordre du Mrite Civil), a gilt and enamel decoration constructed in the form of an eight pointed star with tipped rays between the arms, measuring 38. 6 mm in width and 48. 2 mm in height exclusive of suspension device, the obverse centre bearing a circular gilt medallion with the profile bust of the French Republic surrounded by blue enamel star arms, the reverse centre medallion inscribed ORDRE DU MERITE CIVIL DU MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR, the