ost-da Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hello, please help find information about this award. Sincerely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Not to be confused with the French official Order of the Sport [ive] Merit (Ordre du Mérite sportif) established 1956 abolished 1964, this insignia represents membership in a private society established 'to recognize accomplishments related to sport activity' perhaps dating from the 1930's active up to the 1960's at least. Several French collector sites illustrate this same pattern insignia as relating to the society. However, commander grade badges usually have a plain gilt suspension wreath. This example's suspension wreath's enamel quality appears superior to that of the badge -- possibly someone switched out those suspensions? Edited July 17, 2016 by 922F add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ost-da Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Many thanks. I understand that this is an informal reward. I want to know what kind of society and the awards bestowed upon time. The enamel on the wreath and the Order is no different in the photo is not visible. In this sate the wreath so the same: http://www.semon.fr/LES ASSOCIATIVES_5.htm Do not show links to French sites, where this award is presented? Sincerely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ost-da Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ost-da said: Many thanks. I understand that this is an informal reward. I want to know what kind of society and the awards bestowed upon time. The enamel on the wreath and the Order is no different in the photo is not visible. In this sate the wreath so the same: http://www.semon.fr/LES ASSOCIATIVES_5.htm Show links to please the French sites, which presents the award. Sincerely I found a similar order. The description says the award for services in tourism (not sure that the information is reliable) Edited July 18, 2016 by ost-da Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 See: Faux Chevaliers vrais gogos by Patrice Chairoff, Jean Cyrile Godefroy Paris 1985. The Knightly Twilight by Robert Gayre of Gayre, Lochore Enterprises Valletta 1973. {mention in passing} Here're some on offer -- a star for sale http://www.ebay.fr/itm/plaque-COMMANDEUR-merite-sportif-/152168017685 -- a badge sold http://www.ebay.fr/itm/medaille-COMMANDEUR-merite-sportif-/161896090272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ost-da Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks for the info. I saw a star. It is this badge I bought. Sincerely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ost-da Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hello, dear colleagues! Another unofficial medal France. Please help identify what the private society she belongs. Sincerely, Dmitri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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