Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Order Of The Federal Republic, Member's Badge, C.1980 Auction in gilded bullion wires

in gilded bullion wires

few minor rim nicks

died in July

Constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum bullion wire on a black wool background

60mm x 66mm

Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Order Of The Federal Republic, Member's Badge, C.1980 Auction in gilded bullion wiresCivil Division, Type II (1977 date). In silver with green and white enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Federal Republic was instituted on October 1, 1963 and revised in 1977. It is awarded for distinguished public service to the Republic, in four grades: Grand Commander (GCFR), Commander (GFR), Officer (OFR) and Member (MFR).