Elie Desbiens enlisted with the Canadian Army on September 27th 1943 at Levis having been working as a shipbuilder
the underside is constructed of orange wool that protrudes past the edge of the shoulder boards
a metal loop is attached to the upper fitting
16mm(width) x 45
A Burkina Faso Order Of National Merit, Knight, Cased certificate_of_authenticity Elie Desbiens enlisted with theBurkina Faso; Three piece construction, silver with red, white and black enamels, gilt centrepiece, unmarked, 35. 7 mm x 50 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, sticker residue evident on the lid, nicks along the bottom edge, case near extremely fine.