France, Republic. An Order of Public Health, Commander by Bertrand visually-hidden a superb example of a

a superb example of a primary reference guide from the inventory of a noted institute of higher learning in better than very fine condition

silver plated

both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

This is a 3-day leave

on a 37 mm long pin)

France, Republic. An Order of Public Health, Commander by Bertrand visually-hidden a superb example of a(Ordre de la Sant Publique). Instituted in 1938. 1938 1963 issue. In silver gilt, a five armed cross with cleft tips, superposed by a five pointed blue enameled star with squares on the tips, obverse centre featuring a woman portrait facing left, surrounded by the inscription ORDRE DE LA SANTE PUBLIQUE (Order of Public Health), reverse centre displaying an engraved rising sun inscribed JOIE SANTE (Joy, Health), measuring 55. 3 mm (w) x 64 mm (h