Description
1916 to NCO
original ribbon having separated from the medal)
the Wing was under shell fire for nearly a month but despite the great difficulties caused by this constant shelling his magnificent example to all ranks kept them at work so that the airfield was never unserviceable and aircraft never ceased to operate
4 Stationary Hospital at Arques on August 9th
An exceptional and very rare miniature decoration chain
A Burkina Faso Order Of National Merit, Knight, Cased Newly Listed 1916 to NCOBurkina Faso; Three piece construction, silver with red, white and black enamels, gilt centrepiece, unmarked, 35. 7 mm x 50 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, sticker residue evident on the lid, nicks along the bottom edge, case near extremely fine.