Lebanon, Republic. An Order of the Cedar, Grand Cross. certificate_of_authenticity 120 mm x 280 mm

120 mm x 280 mm

It was noted that he had a "Physical Deformity" that made him suitable only for "light work"

worn however remains extremely fine and rare

maker marked "Richard Sieper & Sohne Ludenscheid" on the reverse

with one prong remaining intact

Lebanon, Republic. An Order of the Cedar, Grand Cross. certificate_of_authenticity 120 mm x 280 mmInstituted in 1936. Type II (1943 Issue). Badge: In silver gilt with red, white, green and brown enamels, five pointed Maltese cross in white enamel, enameled green and brown cedar tree in each quadrant, obverse centrepiece shows red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic Lubnan (Lebanon), reverse centrepiece shows Lebanese flag on gold background, inclusive of green enamelled laurel wreath 75. 3 mm (h) x 56. 7 mm (w), includes full length original sash