Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Independence, Iv Class Officer, C.1960 GTRexclude black and orange enamelled insignia

black and orange enamelled insignia on a fire gilt base

(Ehrenbürgerbrief)

Front and was awarded both Classes of the Iron Cross

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Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Independence, Iv Class Officer, C.1960 GTRexclude black and orange enamelled insignia(Wisam al Istiqlal). Instituted in 1956, Re organized in 1959. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Independence was instituted on September 16, 1956 by King Muhammad al Amin and re organized in March 1959 by the Republic.