Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, II Class Set, By Bertrand consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a stylized shield split into quadrants

Finely made in Gold consisting of a Latin Cross with red and white enameled arms

He set a spelndid example of disregard of danger and untiring devotion to duty

a late War example in near mint condition

There were three grades of the Order

Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, II Class Set, By Bertrand consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse consisting of aInstituted in July 1966 by President Bourghiba. The Neck Badge, in silver gilt, presents a round disc with Tunisian symbols, reverse plain, small suspension ring and loop, measures 32. 7mm (w) x 43. 3mm (h), weighs 19. 0 grams, with a suspension for a neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver, a five armed star with alternating dual faceted rays in single smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt is round with