Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive two swimming proficiency certificates dated

two swimming proficiency certificates dated 17 June 1936 and 21 October 1936

the Wound Badge in Silver and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on February 29

the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original nut and backplate

the Iron Cross 1939 First Class depicts attractive patina with moderate signs of wear on the blackened core

mounted an eight-pointed star base in silver gilt

Mauritania, Islamic Republic. An Order Of National Merit, Knight, By Arthus Bertrand Auction Archive two swimming proficiency certificates datedIn silvered metal with green enamels, unmarked, measuring 44 mm x 44. 5 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, light wear on the exterior, case near extremely fine.