Order of Glory, Type I, Commander (1843)

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SKU: 01.TUN.0110.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300+ USD

  • Order of Glory, Type I, Commander (1843) Obverse
  • Order of Glory, Type I, Commander (1843) Obverse
  • Order of Glory, Type I, Commander (1843) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$300+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Tunisia
  • Composition
    Silver/Enameled
  • Size
    58x92mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/a-tunisian-order-of-nishan-el-iftikar-commander-s-neck-badge-1829-1942

Physical Description and Item Details


Sidi Ahmed period (1829-1942), in silver and enamels, 58mm (x92mm including ribbon suspension), hallmarked on loop, of fine quality French manufacture, with length of neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition.

History


This Order was conferred upon Colonels. It may have been awarded for gallantry.

This Order was initially awarded in a single class instituted by Mustafa Pasha Bey in 1835. In 1843, it was reorganized by Ahmad Pasha Bey, and expanded in 1847. Finally, it was reorganized by Muhammad as-Sadiq Pasha Bey in 1861.

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