Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity the peak featuring seven rows

the peak featuring seven rows of reinforced stitching

with a white enameled Seipel cross in the centre with a bronze outline

measuring 45 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)

inside lid stamped ROYAL MINT

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity the peak featuring seven rowsInstituted 1973. In bronze gilt featuring a dual ray five pointed cross, obverse centre with Togo coat of arms, reverse embossed lettering "UNION PAIX SOLIDARITE", measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h inclusive of elongated suspension loop), marker marked on reverse of loop for AB&C, on replacement ribbon, extremely fine.