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Order · France
ordre national du Mérite
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FranceSold median$116
median of 14 recent sales, 24 in all · typically $80 – $193 · 2 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Ordre national du Mérite (English: National Order of Merit) is a French order of merit with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic, founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle. The reason for the order's establishment was twofold: to replace the large number of ministerial orders previously awarded by the ministries; and to create an award that can be awarded at a lower level than the Legion of Honour, which is generally reserved for French citizens. It comprises about 185,000 members; 306,000 members have been admitted or promoted in 50 years.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
Commander
Officer
Grand Cross
Knight
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $109 | $66 – $290 | 7last 19 Jun 2026 | 1 listed · $80 |
| Commander | $140 | $132 – $150 | 3last 21 Nov 2024 | 1 listed · $569 |
| Officer | $81 | $79 – $81 | 4last 8 Sept 2024 | None listed |
| Grand Cross | $1,143 | $900 – $1,387 | 2last 21 Dec 2017 | None listed |
| Knight |
Grand Officer
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Officer | $879 | $879 | 1last 28 Oct 2024 | None listed |
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MA-Shopsseen
$569
| $128 |
| $104 – $151 |
| 2last 11 Jul 2026 |
| None listed |
$80
LiveAuctioneerssold
$140
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $175 paid
Auctionetsold
SEK 400
approximately ≈ $42
+ est. 22% premium ≈ $51 paid
Invaluablesold
€480
approximately ≈ $559
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $699 paid
Invaluablesold
€55
approximately ≈ $64
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $80 paid
Auctionetsold
£80
approximately ≈ $101
+ est. 22% premium ≈ $123 paid
auex / eLive (Künker eLive and other tenants)sold
€650
approximately ≈ $703
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $879 paid