All on loops for suspension from period original
in silver with a five armed white enameled cross and green enameled laurels
A silver star consisting of eight multiple rayed arms
very fine period strikings
material fatigue of the hanger’s leather strap
Senegal, Republic. A National Order of the Lion of Senegal, III Class Commander GTRexclude All on loops for suspension(Ordre national du Lion). Instituted in 1960. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, forest green and yellow enamels, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 74. 6 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, enamels are intact, light contact overall, on its original full length neck ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere of the order. Housed in the original case, a brown textured exterior with a bright yellow orange silk velvet