Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed fine condition with some fraying

fine condition with some fraying

As far as could be ascertained

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

called “Devenir” (Becoming)

1913 within the 13th Infantry Regiment

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed fine condition with some fraying(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