Lebanon. An Order of the Cedar, Grand Cordon visually-hidden featuring a handwritten signature AH

featuring a handwritten signature AH

measuring 11 cm (h) x 49 cm (l) in its unstitched condition

maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie

contact and surface wear on the reverse

(SS Dienstdolch M36 mit Kette)

Lebanon. An Order of the Cedar, Grand Cordon visually-hidden featuring a handwritten signature AH(Wism al Arz al Waaniy). Instituted in 1936. In silver gilt with red, white, green and brown enamels, five pointed Maltese cross in white enamel, enameled green and brown cedar tree in each quadrant, obverse centerpiece shows red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic Lubnan (Lebanon), reverse centerpiece shows Lebanese flag on gold background, inclusive of green enameled laurel wreath 75. 3 mm (h) x 56. 7 mm (w), includes full length original sash with