Morocco, Kingdom. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Ii Class Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1945 Auction reverse illustrating a five-pointed star

reverse illustrating a five-pointed star within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves with the dates "1916-1917" inscribed at the base of the wreath

the obverse with a raised central Ordnungspolizei insignia

The grip is constructed of beautifully preserved ivory-coloured celluloid accented by seven rows of tightly-wrapped woven brass wire in the creases of the grip

by what authority and for what purpose they were issued

the left side with the text "SERGEANTS MESS"

Morocco, Kingdom. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Ii Class Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1945 Auction reverse illustrating a five-pointed starL'Ordre du Alaouite Chrifien. Instituted in 1913. Type II (1934 1954). Badge: three piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, gilt on the reverse centrepiece, type II as defined by the lack of inscriptions on the arms on the obverse, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the obverse of the integral ring, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on