Central African Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold An SA Enlisted Men/NCOs Belt

An SA Enlisted Men/NCOs Belt Buckle - Two-piece construction

The first postcard illustrates a standing Lieutenant Dossenbach in a studio setting

and served until the end of the War

82" on the reverse

Matheson and Monteith

Central African Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold An SA Enlisted Men/NCOs BeltOrdre des Palmes Acadmiques. Instituted in 1962. In silver gilt with violet enamels, maker marked "A. B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its full length neck ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, intact enamels, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Academic Palms was instituted August 8, 1962 and awarded for services to education in three classes: Commander, Officer and Knight.