Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction ” the obverse shows the

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

Torches of burning waste and paraffin were sometimes necessary to thaw the blocks and sheaves over which ran the wires used to lower nets and instruments into the sea

inscribed "XXX" (30) flanked by the dates "1944" and "1974"

3 TYPE "C" " on the underside at the front

mostly outside

Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction ” the obverse shows the(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