Gabon. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, III Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold 79 mm x 32

79 mm x 32

A lot of service books and identity documents to a pair of soldiers with both First and Second War Service

The Order was awarded to recognize general merit and service to the States

the metal fixtures demonstrate near-total loss of gilt finish

Ferdinand - Officers Cross in Gold and enamels

Gabon. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, III Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold 79 mm x 32Instituted August 6, 1959. In silver gilt with red, white, blue, green and yellow enamels, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 73. 9 mm (h inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension), weighs 53. 95 grams with ribbon, marked with a wreath above the maker mark "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the loop, enamel damage to obverse 9 oclock arm, otherwise, enamels intact, on its full length original neck ribbon, remains near extremely