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A Tunisian Order of Nichan Iftikhar; Grand Cross Set by Arthus Bertrand, Paris
Grand Cross: multi-piece construction, silver with red and green enamels, 58 mm x 94 mm inclusive of the bow suspension, on a full-length original sash; and Breast Star: multi-piece construction, silver with green enamels, 83.2 mm x 86.5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs. French-made, of very high quality, intact enamels, extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, raised platform with a recessed medal bed for the Breast Star, wear evident on the exterior, tear evident in the white cloth fabric on the inside lid, case fine. (C:41)

