Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden scattered chipping evident in the

scattered chipping evident in the black lacquer on both sides of the cross

presents a facsimile signature of founder Franz Seldte (1882-1947)

rose cut diamonds (of average quality)

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 33290 of Friday

a nice patina

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden scattered chipping evident in the(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