small pouch with post closure on the underside of the weather flap
an absolute stunning example and one would be hard pressed to find a better specimen
measuring 110 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)
Despite the fact that the only route available traversed open terrain subjected to enemy machine gun and small arms fire
"You will be sorry to hear that poor old John Reeves was killed instantly
France, III Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, III Class Knight, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity small pouch with post closure(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.