Morocco, Kingdom. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Ii Class Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1945

L'Ordre du Alaouite Chérifien. Instituted in 1913. Type II (1934-1954). Badge: three-piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, gilt on the reverse centrepiece, type II as defined by the lack of inscriptions on the arms on the obverse, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the obverse of the integral ring, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "A.B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse of the loop, measuring 58 mm (w) x 84.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the tip of the star point at 7 o'clock, contact marks on the reverse centrepiece, on a replacement full-length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: three-piece construction, insignia in silver with red, white and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head on both the catch and pin, along with being maker marked "A.B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on the pin, measuring 79.3 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback. Near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui) is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed by the King of Morocco upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on January 11, 1913 in replacement of the Order of Ouissam Hafidien. It is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.