Order Of The Republic 1961-1991 Archive with mobilization headquarters at Montreal

with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G

for War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (signed by a General der Flakartillerie)

37mm(w) x 22mm (h)

in 800 silver

Naming is officially impressed on the MM with "Bessent" spelled "Bessant"

Order Of The Republic 1961-1991 Archive with mobilization headquarters at MontrealOrder of the Republic 1961 1991 Second Class, Order with Silver Wreath (Type II, 1986 1991), in silver, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 45. 8 mm x 48 mm, in mint condition, and in fine quality (circa early 1960s) type case of issue. Footnote: Until 1986, a total of 6,310 orders Second Class had been issued.