NATIONAL ORDER OF MERIT
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1971. Sash Badge, 74x54 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, central medallion gilt silver, original suspension ring, and long complete sash. Breast Star, 78 mm, gilt Silver, maker's mark "Arthus Bertrand - Paris", superimposed part gilt silver, enameled, reverse with long vertical pin and two side hooks, in case of issue by "Arthus Bertrand - Paris", together with lapel hole rosette. A scarce set, in mint state! I R!