Niger, Republic. A National Order, IV Class Officer, c.1965
Instituted 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.

