A French Somaliland Order Of Nichan Al-Anouar; Knight GTRexclude four times riveted

four times riveted

and dynamic leadership displayed by Sergeant Gonzalez reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

large size (12x17cm)

The original (Type I) badge was instituted in April 1944 and fabricated in the Soviet Union

complemented by the circular Swastika insignia in the centre on both sides

A French Somaliland Order Of Nichan Al-Anouar; Knight GTRexclude four times rivetedA French Somaliland Order of Nichan al Anouar; Knight Silvered and gilt metal with enamels, marked "METAL" on the ring, 46 mm x 65. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, intact enamels, gilt wear spot on the reverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Nichan al Anouar (Arabic: Order of the Light) was established in 1887 as a colonial order of merit of the Tajurah sultanate in French Somaliland.