Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China Each measuring 48 mm (w)

Each measuring 48 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

A mixed lot of of eight decorations

demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the zink fixtures

The side walls of the cap are fully lined with a black cotton-blended cap band

(Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich)

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China Each measuring 48 mm (w)(Ordre National du Merite). Instituted 1971. A Grand Officer Badge in silver gilt, presenting a shield shape with the Gabon coat of arms in the center with a crossed anchor and crossed palm trees at 12 o’ clock with the trunks coming down the side joining at 6 o’ clock, the reverse is inscribed ORDRE NATIONAL MERITE 1971 with the flag of Gabon, measures 31. 5mm (w) x 44. 6mm (h), weighs 27. 7 grams, worn on the period correct ribbon with