Senegal, Republic. National Order of the Lion, Commander set

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Senegal, Republic. National Order of the Lion, Commander set, the breast badge with large five pointed white enamel ball tipped star applied with lion standing facing left with red enamel ring inscribed ‘Republique Du Senegal, Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi’, on silver star with vertical pin, 80mm diameter together with gilt and enamel breast badge, 40mm across, in original box of issue

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The Order was instituted on 22 October 1969, it remains Senegal’s highest honour, awarded for exceptional merit and service to the nation and both a civil and military honour.