Order of Glory, Type II, Officer (1935)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.TUN.0111.106.01.003

  • Order of Glory, Type II, Officer (1935)
  • Order of Glory, Type II, Officer (1935)
  • Order of Glory, Type II, Officer (1935)

Estimated market value:

N/A

Attributes

  • Country
    Tunisia
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Size
    50.8x80.5mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/tunisia-french-protectorate-an-order-of-glory-iv-class-officer-c-1935

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver with red and green enamels, with three faceted rays between each of the ten enamelled star points, hallmarked with boars head denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838, measuring 50.8 mm (w) x 80.5 mm (h) inclusive of its bow-tied ribbon suspension, chipping evident in the enamels on four of the star points, large rosette on its original ribbon, very fine.

History


This Order was conferred upon Lieutenant-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.

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top