Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac specifically designed for the commandos

specifically designed for the commandos

East Lancashire Regiment died on March 21

Bright aluminum hilt fittings are well detailed

both with intact prong and screwback)

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac specifically designed for the commandosInstituted 1973. In bronze gilt featuring a dual ray five pointed cross, obverse centre with Togo coat of arms, reverse embossed lettering "UNION PAIX SOLIDARITE", measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h inclusive of elongated suspension loop), marker marked on reverse of loop for AB&C, on replacement ribbon, extremely fine.