Upper Volta - National Voltaic Order, grand officer's set including : the jewel in silver, vermeil and enamel, rosette ribbon ; the plaque in silver, vermeil and enamel, fastened with a toggle pin and two side hooks, both stamped by Arthus-Bertrand for export, in the original case signed Arthus-Bertrand. With the patent dated April 8, 1972 and two business cards of the President of the Republic, General Lamizana. The jewel : 55 x 36 mm - The plate : 88 mm France, last third of the 20th century. SUP

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