Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Grand Cross, C.1965 GTRexclude A First War Household Battalion

A First War Household Battalion Martingale - Dark polished leather base with a bronze Household Battalion insignia affixed in the centre

the reverse of the tunic presents a central vertical tail skirt vent measuring 26 cm with two ornamental buttons to the top edge and an additional two buttons to the bottom edge

listed his trade as Clerk and that he had twelve months previous military experience

3 mm inclusive of its crossed swords and crown suspension

Type III - Silver gilt and enamels

Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Grand Cross, C.1965 GTRexclude A First War Household BattalionType II (post 1963 issue) Three piece construction, silver with red and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, 63. 5 mm x 67. 5 mm, on an original full length sash, intact enamels, extremely fine.