Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China The side walls of the

The side walls of the cap are fully lined with a black cotton-blended cap band

with no evident chips or cracks

obverse centre presenting the resting figures of Saints Cyril and Methodius on a white enameled background

Each measuring 48 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

The revolt

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China The side walls of 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