Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity discoloration and minor interruptions evident

discoloration and minor interruptions evident in the silvered rolled copper wire

Footnote: Herbert Cecil Hunt was born in 1898

in turn bearing machine-embroidered black mobile swastikas

(JAMES DUNCAN)

Also includes two letters

Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity discoloration and minor interruptions evidentIn silvered metal with green enamels, unmarked, measuring 44. 12 mm (w) x 59. 66 mm (h to top of ring suspension) weighing at 25. 6 original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine; Breast Star in silver with gold and green enamels, hallmarked on pin, measuring at 79. 77mm (w) x 81. 73mm (h) and weighing at 96. 6 grams, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, light wear on the exterior, case near