Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Ww1 Era Morroco Order Ouissam Alaouite, Type 1 Grand Commander Medal & Star Set

Offered is an original medal set from Morocco, being the Order of Ouissam Alaouite, type 1 (1913-34), Grand Commanders set of insignia, by Arthus Bertrand of Paris. Type I set of insignia, including the neck badge, being of 3 construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, gilt on the reverse centrepiece, type II as defined by the lack of inscriptions on the arms on the obverse, hallmarked with a boar’s head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver) on the obverse of the integral ring, marked with a boar’s head and maker. On the obverse of the loop, A. & Co (Arthus Bertrand of Paris) measuring 58 mm x 84 mm inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels in some sections, a couple of very small contact marks on the reverse centrepiece, on a short length of neck ribbon. The Breast Star, of 3 piece construction, insignia in silver with red, white and green enamels (repaired to centre chip), hallmarked with a boar’s head on both the catch and pin, along with being maker marked A. & Co (Arthus Bertrand of Paris) on the pin, measuring 75mm x 78mm. The Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui) 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. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW1 ERA MORROCO ORDER OUISSAM ALAOUITE, TYPE 1 GRAND COMMANDER MEDAL & STAR SET” is in sale since Friday, November 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Campaign: World War I
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country: Morocco
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1910s