Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed On May 13th

On May 13th

numbered 355095 on reverse

crudely hand engraved "JOHN R McCLAIN

but the project was never completed because of the political development

3rd (with "Spearhead" flash)

Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed On May 13thOrdre du Mrite Agricole. Instituted in 1962. In silver gilt with dark green and white enamels, maker marked "A. B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 40 mm (w) x 69. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, on its full length neck ribbon, repair evident in the dark green and white enamels at 2 o'clock on the wreath, very fine.