" at the base of the pedestal and maker marked "WATERLOWS LIMITED SC
obverse illustrating a civilian on the left
In bronze gilt with white
42 mm x 100 mm x 120 mm in height)
He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Prescott
Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Auction " at the base ofInstituted 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