The exterior of the accompanying leather carrying case displays a smooth-finished upper
measuring 80 mm (w) x 123 mm (h)
also accompanied by its period original certificate of issue
1993-1994)
with the majority of its original gilt finish intact
Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, II Class Set, By Bertrand United Republic of The exterior of the accompanyingInstituted in July 1966 by President Bourghiba. The Neck Badge, in silver gilt, presents a round disc with Tunisian symbols, reverse plain, small suspension ring and loop, measures 32. 7mm (w) x 43. 3mm (h), weighs 19. 0 grams, with a suspension for a neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver, a five armed star with alternating dual faceted rays in single smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt is round with