Niger, Republic. A National Order Of Niger, Iii Class Commander And Iv Class Officer Auction Archive To be awarded

To be awarded

with a circular buckle made of brass

surrounded by two circular ropes with “In Treue Fest” (Solid in Loyalty) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle

the reverse maker marked “Josef Pauser

Niger, Republic. A National Order Of Niger, Iii Class Commander And Iv Class Officer Auction Archive To be awarded(Ordre national du Niger). Instituted in 1961. Includes: 1. III Class Commander: in silver gilt with hunter green and black enamels, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse of the loop, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the hunter green enamels on the bottom portion of the arm at 3 o'clock, on its original full length neck