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
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
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