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also noting that Hawkes had stated that he felt he was improving

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of Transport by Sea)(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,