(Indian) Order of Merit (Military Division):...

(Indian) Order of Merit (Military Division): 1st type (1837-1912), 1st class, Reward of Valor, gold and enamel, reverse engraved on three lines '1st Class "Order of Merit"', centre retained by a flush fitting nut, good very fine and rare.

The collection of Major R. R. Pelham Burn, M.C., T.D.

Ex. A.H. Baldwin & Sons, 11th July 1946

Minor scuffing and bruising, with a length of ribbon (possibly associated) but without any ribbon buckle.