Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive but instead

but instead

Bounds served as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany before resigning his commissions of 1st Lieutenant and provisional 2nd Lieutenant in September 1919

but some plating worn off

There is a silvered magnetic ring sewn in place above the small pocket at the waistline on the front

his citation stating: "Now on his second tour of operational duty

Lebanon, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Silver Grade, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive but instead(Ordre du mrite). Instituted in 1922. In silver, hallmarked, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the edge, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with embroidered cedar tree, dual prong pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was established in 1922, to recognize acts of courage and devotion during the French