Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of The Republic, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1965 United Republic of detailing in the wings and

detailing in the wings and feet in black threading

affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with an original wax paper backer and retaining a field-grey wool liner indicating Heer issue

Hlinka was considered by the regime as a national hero

for gallantry on non-operational missions and for meritorious service on flying duties

with obverse centre depicting a silver gilded coat of arms of Sicily

Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of The Republic, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1965 United Republic of detailing in the wings and(wisam aljumhuria ). Instituted in 1959. Type II (1963 Date). Five piece construction, in frosted silver with red and green enamels, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the obverse of the loop, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 70. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, scattered silver frosting wear evident on the Tunisia coat of arms on the obverse centrepiece and on the reverse, on its original full length neck ribbon,