its outer edge trimmed in a deep pink embroidered band
6mm (w) x 33
a worn example with light soiling on the obverse
Original leather liner string is also still present
Senegal, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set with Case Newly Listed its outer edge trimmed in(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