again with gastritis
5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension
A rare signed and dedicated portrait of Benito Mussolini
in die stamped silvered brass
with an upward pointing Broad Arrow above "W D" (War Department) below the junction of the facing Broad Arrows
Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Independence, Iv Class Officer, C.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac again with gastritis(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.