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MERIT

• PAPER CUT-WORK REWARD OF MERIT
  PAPER CUT-WORK REWARD OF MERIT DATED 1826.Early 19th Century Paper Cut-work Reward Of Merit. Having stylized duck form cut-work edges. Inscribed "Merit, This certifies that Miss Mary Dodge has excelled her classmates in spelling the past week. Apr. 22, 1826, Amos Baker". Good with foxing and small tears. Condition: Good with foxing and small tears.
• REWARD OF MERIT. American ink
  REWARD OF MERIT. American ink on paper. Student's name ''Emanuel Metzker'' dated 1845 by ''John Belle Teacher''. With quill pen peacock and fish. In a late decorated frame 6''h. 9 3/4''w. Ex Charles Momchilov (Ohio).
• ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL
  ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, BREAST STAR AND SASH BADGE WITH CITATION, AWARDED TO GENERAL POWELLORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, BREAST STAR AND SASH BADGE WITH CITATION, AWARDED TO GENERAL POWELL, consisting of a diamond-shaped ray motif adorned by an enamel red cross with a gold roundel in the middle, featuring a black heraldic German eagle; a red enamel cross with gold edges and a gold roundel of a German eagle at center, both attached to a gold, red and black ribbon; image of citation forthcoming (2) Catalogue note: The Order of Merit is the only federal decoration of Germany; it is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
• FRANCE: A SELECTION OF AWARDS OF
  FRANCE: A SELECTION OF AWARDS OF MERIT AND OF SOCIETIES France. Order of Agricultural Merit, knight (Ordre de Mérite Agricole, chevalier) (2); France. Medal of Honour for Aviation, silver, attributed in 1998 (Médaille d’Honneur de l'Aéronautique, argent, attribuée en 1998); France. ALPES MARITIMES. Insignia of the Knights Life-Savers of the Alpes Maritimes (Insigne des Chevaliers Sauveteurs des Alpes Maritimes) by Lemaître of Paris;
• MERIT ORDER OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
  MERIT ORDER OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC GRAND CROSS CASED SET Merit Order of the Italian Republic Grand Cross cased set with silver Sash Badge and Breast Star mounted in the original case of issue "Cravanzola Roma" with a lapel hole rosette together with (2) other Cravanzola cased Sash Badges
• PRINTED AND HAND COLORED REWARD
  PRINTED AND HAND COLORED REWARD OF MERIT.Printed and Hand Colored Reward of Merit. Presented to Mrs. Julia A. Keller for good behavior and diligence by B. Ruth. Framed and Matted. 6-1/2" x 11-1/4" overall. Good with foxing. Condition: Good with foxing.
• PORTUGAL. MEDAL FOR MILITARY MERIT,
  PORTUGAL. MEDAL FOR MILITARY MERIT, III CLASS Portugal. Medal for Military Merit (Medalha de Mérito Militar), III class The Medal was instituted by Decree 35667 of 28 May 1946 in four classes to be awarded to ‘militares que revelem excepcionais qualidades e virtudes militares, pelas quais devem ser especialmente apontados ao respeito e à consideração pública’ (military who display exceptional military qualities and virtues that merit public respect and acknowledgement).
• TWO 18TH C. AMERICAN DOCUMENTS:
  TWO 18TH C. AMERICAN DOCUMENTS: REWARD OF MERIT, MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT, HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON PAPER: "PHEBE BOLLEN /MORRIS TOWN JULY 6...Two 18th C. American documents: Reward of Merit, manuscript document, handwritten in ink on paper: "PHEBE BOLLEN /MORRIS TOWN JULY 6TH 1778. /GEO. MAVINGS. C.M.S.", with decorative borders including a moon with a face and the head of a bird, matted with plastic cover, wear consistent with age including toning, original creases, some foxing, sold as is, 6 1/2" h. x 8" w.; and a manuscript memorandum, American, 18th C., ink on paper, "Memorandum /At a vestry held at the house of William Ward /In Gilford [sic] /September 4th 1744, Nathaniel Johnson and William Ward /were appointment Church Wardens for the year /ensuing, and Samuel Collins appointed /Clerk /It was likewise agreed upon that they /Professors of the Church of England meet in order / to carry on meetings by reading a form of Prayers and Sermons by themselves / James Lyons minister, Nathael. Johnston /William Ward /Church Wardens", note verso reads "Oldest Record of Christ Church, Guilford, CT 1744", wear consistent with age including toning, original creases, foxing, hinged at top to board, sold as is, 7 1/2" h. x 10 1/4" w.
• ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT
  ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME Italy. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, commander, in case of issue (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, commendatore, in astuccio originale) by Arturo Pozzi of Rome The Order was founded on 3 March 1951 to be awarded to those who render notable service to the Italian Republic and is open to both Italian and non-Italian citizens.
• AL MERITO DEL LAVORO
  AL MERITO DEL LAVORO MEDALDESCRIPTION: Al Merito Del Lavoro (1924) Features a five pointed star center figural relief and white accented enamels and green striped yellow ribbon. Marked: "Al Merito Del Lavoro, 1924" original case marked: "Arturo Pozzi, Roma, Galleria Colonna" CIRCA: 1924 ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: (Medal) H: 3.5" x W: 1.5" (Case) H: 0.75" x W: 2.75" x L: 5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS
  A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS Yugoslavia, Republic. Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered, by IKOM of Zagreb; Yugoslavia Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. National Medal of Technical Merit;
• TWO CERTIFICATES OF MERIT.
  TWO CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. American 2nd quarter-19th century ink and watercolor on paper. Drapery and wreath surrounding the text. Presented to Miss Henrietta E. Merill by Thomas Kennedy of the Allegany Seminary 1838 and 1839. In late frames 6 1/2''h. 7''w. Ex John Bereman (Illinois).
• WWII GERMAN ORDER OF MERIT
  WWII GERMAN ORDER OF MERIT CERTIFICATE & FOLDERVerdientstkreuz (Merit Cross) certificate and folder with printed signature of Adolf Hitler. Gilt eagle and swastika on folder. Embossed eagle in wreath on certificate. One of several Nazi items in today's auction. INT'L BUYERS, PLEASE NOTE: Buyers are responsible for knowing their country's laws regarding the purchase and shipping of WWII German items. See images. Missing card that would have had the award recipient's name. Toning. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT
  ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, OFFICER, TO SIR GERALD DODSON Italy Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, officer (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, ufficiale), with buttonhole rosette, to known British recipient. This example was awarded to Sir Gerald Dodson (1884-1966), Recorder of the City of London, during the State Visit to the United Kingdom of His Excellency Giovanni Gronchi, President of the Italian Republic, on the occasion of his visit to the City of London on 14 May 1958.
• BULGARIAN ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT
  BULGARIAN ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT Early 20th century, gilt and enameled bronze fashioned as a cross with oak leaves suspended from a pierced crown.
• ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT
  ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME Italy. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, commander, in case of issue (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, commendatore, in astuccio originale) by Arturo Pozzi of Rome
• (4) WW2 GERMAN NAZI MERIT
  (4) WW2 GERMAN NAZI MERIT CROSSESFour Nazi merit crosses, one silver First Class cross. One of several lots in today's sale from the estate of militaria collector. Items were meticulously identified in the collection and are presumed to be of the period. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• PORTUGAL. CROSS OF MERIT OF THE
  PORTUGAL. CROSS OF MERIT OF THE PORTUGUESE LEGION, GOLD CLASS Portugal. Cross of Merit of the Portuguese Legion, gold class (Cruz de Mérito da Legião Portuguesa, da classe de ouro) The Legião Portuguesa was a paramilitary organisation founded in 1936 in support of the right-wing dictatorship of António de Oliveira Salazar then threatened by internal dissent and Spanish Republicans as the Civil War in neighbouring Spain flared. Its aim was ‘defender o património espiritual da Nação e combater a ameaça comunista e o anarquismo’ (to defend the spiritual heritage of the
• A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS
  A COLLECTION OF YUGOSLAV AWARDS Yugoslavia, Republic. Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered, by IKOM of Zagreb, in fitted embossed case of issue; Yugoslavia, Republic. Medal of National Merit (Medalja Zasluge za Narod); Yugoslavia, Republic. Commemorative Medal for the 400th Anniversary of the Battle of Donja Stubica, 1573-1973; Yugoslavia, Republic. Commemorative Medal for the Peasants Revolt, Stubica, 1573;
• Lot of approx. 26 trade cards
  Lot of approx. 26 trade cards c.v.d's greeting cards rewards of merit and postcards and Yale 1980 membership ticket.
• MEXICO. CROSS OF REVOLUTIONARY
  MEXICO. CROSS OF REVOLUTIONARY MERIT, 1913-1914 Mexico. Cross of Revolutionary Merit, second period (Cruz al Merito Revolucionario, 2º Periodo), 1913-1914 (Grove D-357). The Cross was instituted by Presidential decree of 5 October 1939 to be awarded for outstanding merit in the revolutionary war against the government headed by Victoriano Huerta between 20 February 1913 and 15 August 1914.
• An Austrian Franz-Joseph 1849 Merit
  An Austrian Franz-Joseph 1849 Merit Cross 18k yellow gold and enamel merit cross/badge designed as a cross suspended from Royal crown decorated on extremities with red translucent enamel and white enamel in the center; initials "FJ" on one side and year "1849" on reverse. Offered with red and white stripe ribbon. Hallmarked on the ring with 18k gold mark. Weight 15.9 gm.
• ITALY, REPUBLIC. TWO MILITARY
  ITALY, REPUBLIC. TWO MILITARY AWARDS Italy. Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra), Republic issue The Cross was instituted by Royal Decree 205 on 19 January 1918 to be awarded to those whose military conduct deserved public recognition (che hanno tenuto … una condotta militare che li renda degni di pubblico encomio). After the fall of the monarchy at the end of World War II a revised version was issued by the Italian Republic.
• GERMANY, WURTTEMBERG. TWO
  GERMANY, WURTTEMBERG. TWO MILITARY MEDALS Germany, Wurttemberg. Medal of Merit of the Order of Friedrich (Württemberg. Verdienstmedaille des Friedrichs-Ordens), 1892-1918; Germany, Wurttemberg. Military Merit Medal, silver (Württemberg. Silberne Militärverdienstmedaille), 1892-1918 issue;
• BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE SASH WITH
  BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE SASH WITH TWENTY-TWO BADGES Circa 1930s-1940s together with an Eagle Scout Badge Medal circa 1933-54 and 3 Boy Scout of America medals for Progress Loyalty and Attendance each suspended from a blue ribbon; together with various items of Boy Scout ephemera dating to the 1930s (a lot)
• AMERICAN PRINTED AND PEN AND INK
  AMERICAN PRINTED AND PEN AND INK ''REWARD OF MERIT'' Showing a lady at the pianoforte above inscription ''Presented to James Dobbin ... by his Instructor R.N. Rice 1839.'' Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. 13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (sight) 16 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (frame).
• THE LOTOS CLUB, MEDAL OF MERIT,
  THE LOTOS CLUB, MEDAL OF MERIT, PRESENTED TO JUSTICE GINSBURG, 1996 4 X 4 IN. (10.16 X 10.16 CM.)THE LOTOS CLUB, MEDAL OF MERIT, PRESENTED TO JUSTICE GINSBURG, 1996, framed in square of lucite with "Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 1996" etched into it, medal marked bronze and 's/p' for silverplate Catalogue Dimensions: 4 x 4 in. (10.16 x 10.16 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Benefit Washington National Opera
• HERMAN JENKINS (ALBANY, NEW YORK)
  HERMAN JENKINS (ALBANY, NEW YORK) SILVER BEAKER, 'REWARD OF MERIT' GIVEN TO JOHN SCHUYLER JR., DATED 1821 HEIGHT: 3 1/2 IN. (8.89 CM.)HERMAN JENKINS (ALBANY, NEW YORK) SILVER BEAKER, 'REWARD OF MERIT' GIVEN TO JOHN SCHUYLER JR., DATED 1821, of slightly graduated shape with three bands around base, gilt interior, engraved tree with ribbon 'Reward of Merit/1821', with etched monogram 'ACAS?/ To/John Schuyler Jr.', stamped to underside 'H. Jenkins', beaded border, 4.99 ozt Catalogue note: Herman Jenkins was active in Albany, New York, from 1815 to 1823. Dimensions: Height: 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm.) Provenance: Schuyler and Platt families of Albany, New York, and by Descent
• PRESIDENT JAMES K. POLK SIGNED
  PRESIDENT JAMES K. POLK SIGNED CERTIFICATE OF MERITJames K. Polk Signed United States Certificate of Merit and Etching. Army of the United States Certificate of Merit issued to Private Jacob Fritshe of Company K. of the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons "having distinguished himself in the service of the United States, on the eighteenth day of April, 1847, in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, on the recommendation of Colonel W. S. Harvey, the Commanding Officer of his Regiment." The Certificate of Merit entitled Fritshe to the additional pay at the rate of two dollars per month. Signed by Secretary of War William L. Marcy and United States President James K. Polk on November 25th 1848, in brown ink across bottom. Inscribed "No. 62. Recorded Adjt Generalís Office Nov. 25, 1848." with two illegible signatures, likely Roger Jones, Adjutant General during this time (1825-1852), in brown and red ink, top left. Also included is an etching of Polk, signed "J. Reich" under image, lower left. Housed in wooden frame with brown matte. Certificate - 9 1/2" H x 16" W. Etching: Sight ñ 4 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. Framed ñ 17 3/4"H x 29" W. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Overall excellent condition. Minor spots and marks on surface of certificate.
• GV MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL TO SJT
  GV MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL TO SJT HART RGA correctly impressed 128205 FTR. S SJT A. Hart 214/SGE BY RGA, condition GVF
• FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF
  FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF MERIT Finland. Red Cross Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Ansiomitali), silver, Helsinki silver marks for 1952, year of the Helsinki Olympic Games; Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Silver Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Hopeinen Ansiomitali,) pre-1970s version; Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Bronze Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Pronssinen Ansiomitali) pre-mid-1970s version (3)
• BRAZIL. MONTEZUMA ORDER OF MERIT OF
  BRAZIL. MONTEZUMA ORDER OF MERIT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF BRAZIL Brazil. Montezuma Order of Merit of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Ancient and Accepted Masons of Brazil (Ordem Montezuma do Mérito do Supremo Conselho do Brasil para o Rito Escocês Antigo e Aceito) in case of issue
• REPUBLIC OF KOREA, ORDER OF
  REPUBLIC OF KOREA, ORDER OF NATIONAL SECURITY MERIT, BREAST STAR AND SASH BADGE WITH CITATION, GIVEN TO GENERAL POWELL, 1991 DIAMETER: 3 IN. (7.62 CM.)REPUBLIC OF KOREA, ORDER OF NATIONAL SECURITY MERIT, BREAST STAR AND SASH BADGE WITH CITATION, GIVEN TO GENERAL POWELL, 1991, depicting a sunburst with blue, white and red enamel in gold, with badge, pin, bar and badge, in blue velvet case; image of citation forthcoming Catalogue note: The Order of National Security Merit is awarded by the President of South Korea for "outstanding meritorious services in the interest of national security." Dimensions: Diameter: 3 in. (7.62 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
• A George V prize medal, National
  A George V prize medal, National Medal for Success in Art by the the Board of Education, Beatrice M Warren/Painting of Ornament from the Cast, 1912, morocco presentation case, a George VI Special Constabulary police medal, Jasper Warren, an EPNS cigarette box, c. 1920, hinged glass top, a Chinese soapstone carving, (4)
• A mixed lot being a silver
  A mixed lot being a silver matchbook holder a faux tortoiseshell cigarette case and a French enamelled gilt medal ''Pour le Merite'' together with nine various jewellery/ fashion boxes including Cartier Louis Vuitton and David Andersen.
• FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS Finland.
  FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS Finland. Commemorative Medal of the War of Liberation (Vapaussodan Muistomitali) 1918 by Sporrong of Stockholm Finland. Silver Medal of Merit of the Finnish Society of Economics (Suomen Talousseura); Finland. War Veterans’ Association Medal of Merit (Sotaveteraaniliiton ansiomitali) with ‘XXV’ clasp for 25 years’ membership (2); Finland. Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Silver Badge of Merit (Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliiton hopeinen ansiomerkki), numbered ‘357’ and with silver purity mark ‘813H’ (5)