Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Upon arrival in England

Upon arrival in England

his second Bronze Star Medal Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS

specifically designed for the commandos

Bright aluminum hilt fittings are well detailed

Hofmann was placed in captivity and spent time in hospital between May 10 and 28

Togo, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Third Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand, c.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Upon arrival in EnglandInstituted 1973. In bronze gilt featuring a dual ray five pointed cross, obverse centre with Togo coat of arms, reverse embossed lettering "UNION PAIX SOLIDARITE", measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h inclusive of elongated suspension loop), marker marked on reverse of loop for AB&C, on replacement ribbon, extremely fine.