Lebanon, Republic. A National Order Of The Cedar, Grand Cross, By Arthus-Bertrand C.1950 Auction Archive spelling of his surname differs

spelling of his surname differs on the BWM and VM versus the DCM

consisting of a bullion star with rays consisting of alternating rays of carefully attached sequins that are bordered by twisted silver bullion wire

the red enamelled text "MERITE DU TRAVAIL" on the obverse exhibiting slight discolouration

1st Royal Dragoons

Lebanon, Republic. A National Order Of The Cedar, Grand Cross, By Arthus-Bertrand C.1950 Auction Archive spelling of his surname differs( Wism al Arz al Waaniy ). Instituted 31 December 1936. Type II. 1943 present Issue. Of French manufacture, consisting of an enameled white five armed cross in silver, embellishing by finely faceted borders in each arm, projecting an enameled green and brown cedar tree in each quadrant, with obverse centre featuring an enameled red medallion inscribed in Arabic Lubnan (Lebanon) in silver gilt, reverse centre with an enameled flag of Lebanon, suspended