Senegal, Republic. A National Order of the Lion of Senegal, III Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the Radio Operator and Air

the Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge

illustrating a left-facing seated Boelcke wearing the Prussian Pour le Merit at the neck

The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

with large star on reverse

inscribed "JOHANN STRAUSS" in reverse type at the bottom right

Senegal, Republic. A National Order of the Lion of Senegal, III Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the Radio Operator and Air(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