Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Newly Listed He was later personally decorated

He was later personally decorated by King Albert with a First Class gold medal and made a Commander of the King's Household

born in 1922

A set of Heer Flak/Artillery Leutnant rank insignia

Bronze Bravery Medal

in the Golan Heights

Gabon, Republic. An Order of National Merit, Grand Officer Set by Bertrand, c.1975 Newly Listed He was later personally decorated(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