Tunisia, French Protectorate. An Order Of Glory Knight 1St Class, C.1905

(Nishan al-Iftikhar). Instituted in 1835. (Order of Nichan-Iftikhar) 3rd Model (1856-1957). Type IV with Cypher of Muhammad IV al-Hadi. In silver, with a green enamelled centrepiece, the star points in alternating red and green enamels, with three faceted rays between each star point, Tunisian hallmarked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 48.3 mm (w) x 69.3 mm (h) inclusive of its bow suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, without ribbon, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Glory (AKA Order of Nichan-Iftikhar) was instituted in 1835 by Al-Mustafa ibn Mahmud, the Bey of Tunisia and awarded to members of the ruling house, senior public servants and to senior officers for acts of bravery. It was awarded in six grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight 1st Class, and Knight 2nd Class. The order was awarded until the constitutional role of the Bey was abolished in 1957.