Order of Glory, Type II, Grand Cross (1910)

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SKU: 01.TUN.0111.101.01.002

  • Order of Glory, Type II, Grand Cross (1910)
  • Order of Glory, Type II, Grand Cross (1910)

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Attributes

  • Country
    Tunisia
  • Size
    60x87mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Of local manufacture, a sash badge in silver consisting of a ten armed star with alternating red and green enamels, depicting clusters of multiple faceted rays in each quadrant, suspended by a tied silver bow, obverse centre exhibiting a silver royal cypher of Muhammad V an-Nasir on an enameled green background, reverse centre bearing by local maker’s mark, measuring 60.99 mm (w) x 87.62 mm (h - including suspension), presenting minor enamel loss on the centre, with bent tips for wearing and slightly detached centre, suspending by original period full-length sash with bow in green and red silk, better than fine.

History


This Order was conferred upon Lieutenant-General or above. 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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