Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Japan on October 29

Japan on October 29

A cross patte constructed of darkened bronze

with a height of 134 mm

Only one person beside General Doolittle in our group knew what our target was

Central African Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Japan on October 29Ordre 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.