Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction nips in the touches of

nips in the touches of embroidery in the base of the crown

Faithful Service medal

obverse depicts central viking longship sailing over a map of the northern hemisphere

with a laurel and oak bushel in Gold below

" (Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa = Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and numbered "4011"

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction nips in the touches of(Ordre du mrite). Instituted in 1922. In silver, hallmarked, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the edge, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with embroidered cedar tree, dual prong pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was established in 1922, to recognize acts of courage and devotion during the French