Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden a nice patina

a nice patina

5 mm (h) x 13 mm (w) with a 49 mm-long pin

scattered chipping evident in the black lacquer on both sides of the cross

credited with serving from May 24

he yet feels that the results obtained were influenced

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden a nice patina(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