Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit certificate_of_authenticity as worn by Dutch SS

as worn by Dutch SS Volunteers

Footnote: Reverend Patrick O'Mara was one of thirty-two Irish Jesuit Chaplains associated with the Irish Province who served in the First World War

He was a rifleman serving with the 144th Brigade of the 28th Guard Division when he was awarded the Bravery Medal

along with a central Gold medallion depicting a green enameled crown

but this fine-quality tunic attributed to a scarce service branch remains in an extremely fine condition

Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit certificate_of_authenticity as worn by Dutch SS(Ordre du Mrite Culturel de Monaco), a gilt bronze decoration surmounted by a Royal Crown suspension, measuring 54. 5 mm in width and 80. 5 mm in height inclusive of the suspension device and weighing 83. 6 grams, the obverse centre medallion displaying the inscription ARTS LETTRES SCIENCES above allegorical emblems representing cultural and intellectual pursuits including a classical column, painters palette and brushes, cogwheel, open book, globe