Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., C.1970 Newly Listed constructed of grey painted metal

constructed of grey painted metal (magnetic)

although naming is weak due to wear

He was employed in 1906 as a rural postman in Swarkestone

3) An award certificate

Nickel-plated fittings on both crossguards

Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., C.1970 Newly Listed constructed of grey painted metal(Ordre du Mrite Centrafricain). Instituted on June 20, 1959. Of French manufacture in bronze gilt, a high scarce ball tipped enameled white balck bordered Maltese Cross, featuring delicate enameled laurel wreath in each quadrant, surmounted by delicate enamel green laurel wreath, the obverse centre featuring a superposed gilt five pointed star on a black and blue enameled background, the reverse with enameled medallion inscribed MERITE CENTRAFRICAIN