Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction " (Việt Nam Dân chủ

" (Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa = Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and numbered "4011"

measuring 56 mm (w) x 64 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring which is slightly askew)

obverse depicts central viking longship sailing over a map of the northern hemisphere

His father was born in Russia and his mother was born in Poland

with a laurel and oak bushel in Gold below

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction " (Việt Nam Dân chủ(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