Tunisia, French Protectorate. An Order of Glory (Nichan-Iftar), I Class Breast Star, by Rothe Auction Archive the obverse bearing four bands

the obverse bearing four bands of silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with black and red threading

maker marked Keibel

Comes with an expert evaluation from Detlev Niemann

with a stabilizing pin emanating from the reverse of the wreath

and near very fine condition

Tunisia, French Protectorate. An Order of Glory (Nichan-Iftar), I Class Breast Star, by Rothe Auction Archive the obverse bearing four bands(Nichan Iftikhar). Instituted by Mustafa Pasha Bey in 1835. 1882 1902 Issue. A beautiful star, featuring a multi ray star with detailed facets throughout, with the central medallion with green enamels and the tughra of Ali Bey (1882 1902), the reverse with a horizontal pin marked C. F. ROTHE WIEN and two Vienna A marks, measures 90. 1 mm (w) x 87. 8 mm (h), weighs 96. 8 mm grams, enamels intact, dark patina on silver, functional hinge and clasp, in