Morocco, Kingdom. A Star Of Merit, III Class, By Lr Paris, C.1960 Buy Now one issued to postal-worker Hans

one issued to postal-worker Hans Kelm (b

Commander of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

In aluminum

the reverse with a central raised gilt monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I

Morocco, Kingdom. A Star Of Merit, III Class, By Lr Paris, C.1960 Buy Now one issued to postal-worker HansInstituted 1939. Of French manufacture, a five pointed star with pebbled background in bronze gilt, featuring a laurel wreath across the quadrants, reverse centre with Arabic lettering, marked by mark of "LR PARIS", measuring 41. 40 mm (w) x 42. 75 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), light contact, 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: