Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed 31mm x 30mm

31mm x 30mm

numbered 355095 on reverse

but the project was never completed because of the political development

crudely hand engraved "JOHN R McCLAIN

1916 in Thuringia

Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed 31mm x 30mmOrdre 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.