Morocco, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Civil Merit Medal, I Class, C.1970 United Republic of green enameled laurels denote a

green enameled laurels denote a war decoration which is joined by a bow over the 6 o'clock arm

SS-Freiwillingen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division "Nordland"

Three of the four guns were knocked out in short order

from the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914 until early 1916

It is signed in pencil by a Lieutenant and Adjutant

Morocco, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Civil Merit Medal, I Class, C.1970 United Republic of green enameled laurels denote aOuissam al Rida. Instituted in 1966. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and green enamels, marked on the reverse, measuring 33. 7 mm in diameter, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was established by King Hassan II in 1966, in three classes: Exceptional Class, I Class and II Class. It was awarded to Moroccan citizens for meritorious civil services to the country.