Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Newly Listed also later disbanded in 1920

also later disbanded in 1920

8 mm to 36 mm in diameter

(Marine-NSKK Mützenabzeichen)

and although the upper right side appears to be mostly intact

Ings with a strength of 37 officers and 1

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Newly Listed also later disbanded in 1920(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