Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Auction simulated Mother-of-Pearl celluloid plates are

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

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

destroying wire obstacles with crude bangalore torpedoes

He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Prescott

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

Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Auction simulated Mother-of-Pearl celluloid plates areInstituted 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