The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre national du Mérite) Officer's Cross in Original Box Obverse: The center of the medallion features the profile of Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, with the circular inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE." Reverse: The center features two crossed French tricolors, surrounded by the name of the order "ORDRE NATIONAL DU MÉRITE" and the date of its establishment, "3 DÉCEMBRE 1963. Establishment: The order was founded on December 3, 1963, by President Charles de Gaulle. Purpose: The award is presented by the President of France for significant civil and military services to the nation. Careful Packing and Shipping from JMEDALS-Europe I'm do not Combine Shipping Good luck!