Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction partially due to the disaster

partially due to the disaster

flying the B-25 Mitchell

mostly outside

where they fought a thirteen day battle in which they faced four German divisional assaults

” the obverse shows the inscription “AM SCHMUCK DER RUHE STAETTEN UNSERER TAPFERN HALF WER DIESES EISEN ZEICHEN NAHM” (“AT THE NEAT

Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction partially due to the disaster(Ordre du Mrite National, Chevalier). Instituted in 1984. In bronze gilt, maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand) within a starburst frame on the reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 72. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was instituted on January 2, 1984 and awarded for eminent civil, military or public service to the nation, and for exceptional service in