Burma (Myanmar). A 1975 Burmese Military Merit Order, Prototype Hold and 25 May 1918

and 25 May 1918

however cross appears worn

in hollow bronze

on the night of 24th

henceforth I assure him of my special protection

Burma (Myanmar). A 1975 Burmese Military Merit Order, Prototype Hold and 25 May 1918Two piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red enamels, manufactured by Ikom of Zagreb circa 1975, illustrating a right facing rifleman, on a five pointed patterned star, the star backed by a wreath of oak leaves and bearing eleven red enamelled berries, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear and contact marks evident on the rifleman, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: On March 2, 1962, the military led