Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Auction The dagger is very solid

The dagger is very solid and generally well crafted

by Rentzsch’s Regiment Commander of Major rank

dated "SEP 1935" and size marked "57 1/2"

maker marked in Chinese on the reverse

Niger, Republic. A National Order, Iv Class Officer, C.1965 Auction The dagger is very solidInstituted in 1961. In silver gilt with dark green enamels, French made, measuring 41 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order was instituted on July 24, 1961, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.