Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Auction In bronze gilt with white

In bronze gilt with white

simulated Mother-of-Pearl celluloid plates are embedded into the handle on both sides

stamped in white ink with the size "6 5/8"

illustrating the Star of David with a sword and olive branch decorating the left side

obverse illustrating a civilian on the left

Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Auction In bronze gilt with whiteInstituted in 1959. Type I (1958 1975). Of French manufacture in bronze gilt, a high scarce five armed star with enameled white stripe on each arm, the obverse featuring engraved coat of arms of Madagascar, surrounded by an enameled red border with the inscription REPUBLICA MALAGASY, plain reverse inscribed by FAHAFAHANA TANINDRAZANA FANDROSOANA 14 OCTOBER 1959, the date of the independence of Madagascar, measuring 40. 38 mm (w) x 44. 10 mm (h