France (Colonial): Order of Nicham El Anouar (Ordre du Nicham El Anouar Chevalier). 5th Class 'Knights' silver, gilt and enamel breast badge

Of French 'Parisian' manufacture

The insignia with French 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' on reverse of top suspension post

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Hamed Ben Mohamed, of Tadjourah, in 1887. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963

Minimum award criteria before being recommended for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in Central Africa, East Africa and French Indian Ocean territories, protectorates & colonies

A choice example of an attractive and uncommon seen item of colonial insignia

Condition: EF

Code: 21187