Morocco, Kingdom. A Star of Merit, III Class, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris
In bronze gilt, maker marked "A B PARIS" (Arthus Bertrand, Paris) on the reverse, measuring 41.2 mm (w) x 41.5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension, without ribbon, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Star of Merit was instituted by King Muhammad V in 1939, as a reward for civil services. It is awarded in three classes: I Class, II Class and III Class.

