Senegal, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set with Case Province of China measuring 107x165mm

measuring 107x165mm

both measuring 45 mm (w) x 210 mm (l)

the reverse with a barrel hinge affixed to an elongated mount and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch similarly emanating from an elongated mount

each bearing a reinforced buttonhole with the reverse in field-grey wool

numerous glue stains on exterior lid

Senegal, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set with Case Province of China measuring 107x165mm(Ordre national du mrite). Instituted in 1960. A Grand Officer breast badge, comprising three piece construction, in bronze gilt with forest green, black, red and yellow enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h inclusive of its integral suspension), plain reverse with enamelled flag, intact enamels, on its original ribbon with rosette, extremely fine. The Star of the order, in silvered bronze, bronze gilt and enamels, reverse offers a