Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed 1913 within the 13th Infantry

1913 within the 13th Infantry Regiment

8 mm inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension

" The day after

As far as could be ascertained

called “Devenir” (Becoming)

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Newly Listed 1913 within the 13th Infantry(Ordre du mrite). Instituted in 1922. In silver, hallmarked, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the edge, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with embroidered cedar tree, dual prong pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was established in 1922, to recognize acts of courage and devotion during the French