Tunisia, Republic. An Order of the Republic, I Class Grand Cordon Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In Rolled Gold with green

In Rolled Gold with green enamels

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(200589 JAMES BANKS

Tunisia, Republic. An Order of the Republic, I Class Grand Cordon Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In Rolled Gold with green(Wisam aljumhuria). Instituted in 1959. Type II (1963 Date). Four piece construction, in silver with red and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the pin, measuring 80. 8 mm (w) x 86 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Republic was instituted on March 16, 1959 and is awarded to Tunisians and foreigners who have contributed to the