Senegal, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander With Case Hold engraved on the reverse with

engraved on the reverse with the name "Hans Stephan" on an angle between the two oak leaf bands

He is documented as having been on command at a Senior Officers' Course at Chelsea

he was joined by Private First Class Thomas E

with two strips of mother of pearl comprising the handle grip

illustrating crossed Luftwaffe unit flags

Senegal, Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander With Case Hold engraved on the reverse with(Ordre national du mrite). Instituted in 1960. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with forest green, black, red and yellow enamels, unmarked, measuring 58. 3 mm (w) x 61 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, forest green dimpled paper exterior, inside lid in white vinyl and padded, base with a platform in light green felt and