Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Auction Monroe County

Monroe County

Version two with "VANCOUVER XXIX BATTALION" ribbon banner

The dagger is very solid and generally well crafted

but passed although he “lacked a vital interest

Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Auction Monroe CountyInstituted in 1961. In silver gilt with dark green enamels, French made, measuring 41 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order was instituted on July 24, 1961, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.