Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Commander With Case, By A. Chobillon, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 30 September 1898 (Omdurman)

30 September 1898 (Omdurman)

A photo of Generalfeldmarschall (Luftwaffe equivalent of Grand Admiral) Albert Kesselring toasting an unknown Japanese officer at a formal dinner

this time to the 54th Infantry Battalion on September 11th

safety pin on the BWM ribbon

Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Commander With Case, By A. Chobillon, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity 30 September 1898 (Omdurman)(Ordre National de la Cte d'Ivoire). Instituted April 10, 1961. 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 with a central gilt