Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude at the age of 51

at the age of 51 (accordingly to his grave marker)

A career Officer and hero of the Chaco War

with scattered silvering wear and scattered fine cracks in the enamels

(Wehrmacht Armbinde)

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 GTRexclude at the age of 51Instituted 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.