Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit certificate_of_authenticity defaced by a raised German

defaced by a raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

in worn condition with 4 pin holes from previous collector mounting

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

as worn by Dutch SS Volunteers

Monaco, Principality. An Order of Cultural Merit certificate_of_authenticity defaced by a raised German(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