the obverse maker marked “ARKANZAS”
a worn example with light soiling on the obverse
A number of South African Air Force airmen are buried in the Takoradi European Public cemetery adjoining the Airport
an un-issued specimen
During the hurricane
Senegal, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set with Case Newly Listed the obverse maker marked “ARKANZAS”(Ordre national du mrite). Instituted in 1960. A Grand Officer breast badge, comprising three piece construction, in bronze gilt with forest green, black, red and yellow enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h inclusive of its integral suspension), plain reverse with enamelled flag, intact enamels, on its original ribbon with rosette, extremely fine. The Star of the order, in silvered bronze, bronze gilt and enamels, reverse offers a