BEST WORKMAN OF FRANCE Badge of saltire of best workman of France. In gilt bronze and enamelled. Attributed and dated on the back. Gold hoop punched eagle head and goldsmith, decorated with five diamonds cut in rose. Tricolor tie with clip. Diameter : 45 mm Net weight of the clasp: 3.5 g Circa 1960. With its enamelled buttonhole badge on blue background "MOF". It is joined a silver bronze medal of the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the MOF society (39 mm), two medals of recognition of the diocese of Lyon and a work medal awarded to the same and his wife. T.T.B.

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