Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude with scattered silvering wear and

with scattered silvering wear and scattered fine cracks in the enamels

(Wehrmacht Armbinde)

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

A career Officer and hero of the Chaco War

scratch across central portion of the plaque on the obverse

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude with scattered silvering wear andInstituted 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.