France, Republic. An Order Of The Academic Society Of Letters, Arts And Sciences, Breast Star, C.1960 Auction chipping and discolouration evident in

chipping and discolouration evident in the red enamels on the crown

with chain)

both edged in twisted silvery threads piping

Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem

topped by a Slovak national eagle

France, Republic. An Order Of The Academic Society Of Letters, Arts And Sciences, Breast Star, C.1960 Auction chipping and discolouration evident inFrance; Four piece construction, silver with white, light blue and dark blue enamelled insignia, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, unmarked, 89. 5 mm x 89. 8 mm, vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white and light blue enamels on the upper arm on the insignia, otherwise the enamels are intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Academic Society of Letters, Arts and Sciences was founded in 1915 and recognizes men and women of all