Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed the edge bearing a gilt

the edge bearing a gilt inscription of “ECHT NATURBERNSTEIN” (“GENUINE NATURAL AMBER”)

after Field-Marshal Sir George Stuart White VC (1835-1912)

As far as could be ascertained

" The day after

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed the edge bearing a gilt(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