It is unmarked with the exception of a black ink size stamp of “60 ½” set onto the crown
the underside piece in light yellow cotton
000 members
as mentioned in the London Gazettte 32838
the class of the Holy Crown and the Collar was instituted which was awarded exclusively to chiefs of state
Senegal, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set with Case United Republic of It is unmarked with the(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