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Tunisia, French Tunisia. An Order of Glory, IV Class Officer, c.1890

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Tunisia, French Tunisia. An Order of Glory, IV Class Officer, c.1890

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Tunisia, French Tunisia. An Order of Glory, IV Class Officer, c.1890

(Nishan al-Iftikhar). Instituted in 1835. 3rd Model. Type III with Cypher of Ali-Ill ibn al-Husayn (1882-1902). In silver, with a green enamelled centrepiece, the star points in alternating red and green enamels, with three faceted rays between each star point, Tunisian maker marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 47.3 mm (w) x 69 mm (h) inclusive of its bow suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Glory was was instituted in 1835 by Al-Mustafa ibn Mahmud, the Bey of Tunisia and awarded to members of the ruling house, senior public servants and to senior officers for acts of bravery. It was awarded in six grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight 1st Class, and Knight 2nd Class. The order was awarded until the constitutional role of the Bey was abolished in 1957.