The National Order of Merit

A Collar of the order, of the A’mid class in gilt silver, composed of 10 round, white dark green bordered, white enameled links bearing the calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”, 8 links bearing the symbol of the Crescent and star amidst stylized rays and lotus flowers, all connected by small sections of chains made of round rings; the forward, larger link, fitted with a sliding closure-ring to which the badge is appended, as an elaborate, gilt openwork medallion inspired by the Moresque style with green and white enameled details; white enameled centre medallion also bearing the golden calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”; on top, a hinged, green enameled laurel wreath, tied by small medallion bearing the Crescent and Star; smooth, polished reverse.An extremely rare collar of the highest class after the one worn by the President himself only, the “A’mid” class or, better, dignity, is awarded by the President himself to heads of state and most prominent, national and foreign personalities, for exceptional, signalled merits to the Algerian state; excellent condition.Dim.: the collar, l. 72,0 cm.; the badge, 130,0 x 86,0 mm. I R!