Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class

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SKU: 01.BFA.0111.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

  • Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class Obverse
  • Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class Reverse
  • Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class Obverse
  • Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class Reverse
  • Order of Merit of Upper Volta, I Class Detail

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Burkina Faso
  • Makers
    Arthus-Bertrand
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLIQUE DE HAUTE-VOLTA Rev: UNITE TRAVAIL JUSTICE
  • Size
    36.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal is hallmarked "BRONZE" and is stamped with a maker's mark on the rim.

History


The Order of Merit of Upper Volta was awarded to citizens of Upper Volta for their professional dedication, skills, and long service. It was permanently discontinued in 1993 following the creation of the National Order of Merit. Recipients of the Order of Merit of Upper Volta were named to the corresponding grades of the new Order.

The obverse inscription translates to "Republic of Upper Volta," and the reverse inscription translates to "Unity, Labour, Justice."

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