Tunisia, Republic. An Order of Cultural Merit, II Class Set, by Bertrand
Instituted in July 1966 by President Bourghiba. The Neck Badge, in silver gilt, presents a round disc with Tunisian symbols, reverse plain, small suspension ring and loop, measures 32.7mm (w) x 43.3mm (h), weighs 19.0 grams, with a suspension for a neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver, a five-armed star with alternating dual faceted rays in single smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt is round with Tunisian symbols, the reverse with a single pin assembly, marked with an A B & Cie mark on the ring denoting Bertrand manufacture, measures 82.6mm (w) x 80.9mm (h), weighs 90.7 grams, hinge and catch functional, a modern but rare set in extremely fine condition.

