(Ordre de la vaillance). Instituted in 1957. Type II (1961-1971) Four-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse of the loop, the centrepiece bearing a triangle flanked on both sides by a star with a red bead, inscribed with the date "1961" (designating it as the type II version) below and surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FEDERALE DU CAMEROUN", reverse cartouche bearing a map of Cameroon and surrounded by the inscription "PAIX - TRAVAIL - PATRIE" (Peace, Work, Country), the wreath suspension with eighteen red beads, measuring 57.5 mm (w) x 83 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original full-length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Rosette, measuring 9 mm in diameter with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, red thatched-look exterior, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND", base with a raised platform in orangey-beige felt, measuring 90.5 mm (w) x 158 mm (h) x 37.5 mm (d), light contact and nips evident on the exterior, case near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Valour is an order of knighthood of the Republic of Cameroon and was instituted in 1961. It is awarded for high services to the state, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, with the Grand Master being the President of Cameroon. There are three date periods: Type I (1957-1960), Type II (1961-1971) and Type III (1972-Date).