Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive pitting and holes evident on

pitting and holes evident on the obverse

Made in die struck tombac

but instead

They were described as "two of the best of the old wooden fleet"

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 34158 of Tuesday

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive pitting and holes evident on(Ordre du mrite). Instituted in 1922. In silver, hallmarked, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the edge, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with embroidered cedar tree, dual prong pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was established in 1922, to recognize acts of courage and devotion during the French