Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold and it was awarded to

and it was awarded to civilians and military personnel

the strip of brown simulated cinnamon brown leather on the front edge of the visor with edge wear

Silver Grade ribbon severed

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow inscription of “GAU HELLWEG”

Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold and it was awarded toIn 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