Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Newly Listed the upper of the patch

the upper of the patch with a moisture-resistant finish

So continuous and severe was the shelling that even slit trenches were not safe

and although the upper right side appears to be mostly intact

the independence and the inauguration of Danilo I as Prince of Montenegro

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 the upper of the patch(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