Order of Agricultural Merit
The Order of Agricultural Merit is an order of merit bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contributions to agriculture. When it was created in 1883, it was second in importance only to the Legion of Honour within the French order of precedence.
Officer's insignia (obverse and reverse)
Oenologist Denis Boubals, a recipient of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Prefect Richard Samuel, a recipient of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Professor Pierre Barrère, a recipient of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Ordre des Palmes académiques
The Ordre des Palmes académiques is a national order bestowed by the French Republic on distinguished academics and teachers and for valuable service to universities, education and science. Originally established in 1808 by Emperor Napoleon as a decoration to honour eminent members of the University of Paris, it was changed into its current form as an order of merit on 4 October 1955 by President René Coty, making it one of the oldest civil honours bestowed by the French Republic.
Commander's neck badge and ribbon
Certificate of Ordre des Palmes académiques
Image: Chevalier palmes academiques
Image: Ordre des Palmes académiques