Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden a nice patina

a nice patina

with two metal loops on either side at the waist for placement of a belt

5 mm (h) x 13 mm (w) with a 49 mm-long pin

two Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Membership Badges (two-piece construction

adorned by Egyptian Crown

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 visually-hidden a nice patina(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