France, Colonial Somaliland. An Order Of Nichan El-Anouar In Gold Auction Archive whereas the Type II version

whereas the Type II version presented here was instituted on July 15

1919 (a date discrepancy versus the first attestation)

silver insignia overlaying a pickled copper base

411 served overseas

's Before Breakfast" and was awarded a Victoria Cross for leading his leadership in getting his men through the wire and up the cliffs as part of the "Lancashire Landings" at W Beach during the Gallipoli Campaign on April 25

France, Colonial Somaliland. An Order Of Nichan El-Anouar In Gold Auction Archive whereas the Type II versionA Miniature French Somali Order of Nichan El Anouar in Gold; Silver gilt and enamels, weighing 1. 3 grams, 11. 5 mm x 20. 5 mm, intact enamels, near extremely fine.