Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Recognition, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1970 United Republic of The metal exterior on the

The metal exterior on the binoculars exhibits scattered paint chipping

Memorial Plaque (LAWRENCE EDWARD LUKE) Embossed

and oak leaves on the right side

The Department of Veterans Affairs records indicate that Cottle died on Februray 20

Central African Republic, Republic. An Order Of Recognition, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1970 United Republic of The metal exterior on the(Ordre de la Reconnaissance Centrafricaine). Instituted on May 21, 1962. Of French manufacture in bronze, a high scarce five pointed star in silvered bronze, featuring dedicated bronze gilt palm leaves in each quadrant, the obverse centre in silver surrounded by gilded border with the inscription UNITE DIGNITE TRAVAIL, plain reverse with central medallion inscribed REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 1962 RECONNAISSANCE, measuring 39. 45 mm (w) x 46. 19 mm (h