French Colonial. An Order Of National Merit Of Burkina Faso, Knight Auction Archive First Lord of the Admiralty

First Lord of the Admiralty

with “fissures” at the bottom of the clasp (a good indication of the originality)

By the end of 1918

As a member of the Irregular Forces

He was then unable to bear any weight on his left foot and reported sick

French Colonial. An Order Of National Merit Of Burkina Faso, Knight Auction Archive First Lord of the AdmiraltyIn silvered metal with red and green enamels, measuring 42 mm x 42. 2 mm, gold coloured star on its original ribbon, dual prong pinback, mint. Accompanied by its 3 mm x 19. 5 mm Ribbon Bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "ORDRE NATIONAL DU BURKINA FASO" on the lid, maker marked "MARCK" on the inside lid, case near mint.