Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Newly Listed with crossed swords fastened to

with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal

at the age of 65

on a shortened neck ribbon

reverse with pin assembly and centre makers mark Johhann Schwerdtner Wien

fellow Kriegsmarine officer’s and men

Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Newly Listed with crossed swords fastened toInstituted in 1961. In silver gilt with dark green enamels, French made, measuring 41 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order was instituted on July 24, 1961, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.