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

and 25 May 1918

in hollow bronze

however cross appears worn

claiming his first victory in the same month

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