Morocco, Kingdom. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, I Class Grand Cordon, C.1945

(L'Ordre du Alaouite Chérifien). Instituted in 1913. Sharifian Order of Alawi). Type II (1934-1954). In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, type II as defined by the lack of inscriptions on the arms, hallmarked with a boar's head on both the pin, measuring 19.3 mm (w) x 75.5 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on four of the five star points, scattered chipping in the red and green enamels on the star and wreath respectively, better than fine.

Footnote: The Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui) was instituted on January 11, 1913 by Sultan Yusuf. It is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed by the King of Morocco upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on January 11, 1913 in replacement of the Order of Ouissam Hafidien. It is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.