Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Republic of and two cap insignia

and two cap insignia

constructed of off-white paper sock with black ink

hand painted red eye

Constructed of hand-embroidered gold bullion wire thread on a dark blue wool background

(notifying his mother

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Republic of and two cap insignia(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