Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., C.1970 Newly Listed on the pin

on the pin

78" (August 13

(Vaterländischer Hilfsdienst Mitgliedsabzeichen)

GAUNT MONTREAL / MADE IN ENGLAND" on the suspension bar

measuring 60 mm (w) x 90 mm (h - inclusive of bow suspension and horizontally pierced ball)

Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., C.1970 Newly Listed on the pin(Ordre du Mrite Centrafricain). Instituted on June 20, 1959. Of French manufacture in bronze gilt, a high scarce ball tipped enameled white balck bordered Maltese Cross, featuring delicate enameled laurel wreath in each quadrant, surmounted by delicate enamel green laurel wreath, the obverse centre featuring a superposed gilt five pointed star on a black and blue enameled background, the reverse with enameled medallion inscribed MERITE CENTRAFRICAIN