Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude with a period staple above

with a period staple above the “S” from where it was attached to the board

constructed of a brown painted magnetic metal shaft

date stamped "1911"

Cross of Military Valour with Bronze Star

the helmet plate measuring 107 mm in width x 125 in height

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude with a period staple aboveInstituted 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.