Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Knight By A. Chobillon, certificate_of_authenticity red and yellow enamels

red and yellow enamels

both Second Class

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “65” clasp

reverse illustrating the 1st Artillery Regiment insignia above crossed cannons and inscribed "ARTIGLIERIA PESANTE" (Heavy Artillery) below

with pinback mounted to a bronze plate base and sewn in place on the reverse

Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Knight By A. Chobillon, certificate_of_authenticity red and yellow enamels(Ordre National de la Cte d'Ivoire). Instituted April 10, 1961. Of French manufacture, Of French manufacture, an enameled white red framed Maltese Cross in silver gilt, adorned by a fine enameled green laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse with a central gilt medallion featuring an engraved facing front elephant within a wreath of palm, circumscribed by an enameled green border inscribed REPUBLIQUE DE COTE DIVOIRE in gilt letters, the reverse