Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China 3 - Artillery in the

3 - Artillery in the Canadian Militia

with no evident chips or cracks

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

demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the zink fixtures

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

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Province of China 3 - Artillery in 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