France, Republic. A Colonial Medal and an Order of Social Merit, Knight

Instituted July 26, 1893. Type II (1914-1962). 1 Clasp - MAROC. In silver, measuring 26mm (w) x 30.6mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension loop), weighs 19.4 grams, suspended from a wreath bar, marked on obverse under ring with a boars head denoting French manufacture and silver guarantee, marked on the wreath suspension bar with a partial makers mark on original ribbon with MAROC clasp, ribbon worn on hollow bar with pin insertion, large ball finials on each end, dark patina, edge bruises, wear and discolouration to ribbon, in overall very fine condition.
Instituted October 25, 1936. A silver, a seven point blue enamelled star with wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a front facing profile of a female surrounded in a white enamel surround inscribed MERITE SOCIAL, reverse medallion presents the inscription MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL encircled in a white enamelled ring, measures 38.53mm (w) x 41.18mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 17.5 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamel loss to numerous tips of the arms on both obverse and reverse, enamel repair on the obverse 12 o’clock arm, in overall near very fine condition.