SINCONA Auktion 31
Münzen und Medaillen von Tunesien
The Miller Collection
Los 343
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Beschreibung
Reign of Ali Bey (1299-1320ah / 1882-1902ce): Lot of 3 decorations: all with original ribbons
a. Commanding Officers Badge with long ribbon, 55.64g
b. a 2nd badge, same as the above, Both of the above decorations were also produced at the Tunis Mint and were stamped accordingly. It is interesting to note that both are dated "1291" an indication that these items had been made in large numbers during that year although the obverse, showing the name of the Bey in power, was to be added later.
c. a 3rd and small badge, made by Boullanger in Paris, 31.64g. Not all of the Tunisian decorations were produced by the Tunis Mint. The specifics on the reverse of this particular item clearly show that it was made in Paris. 58.77 g.
Details
The Nichan Iftikhar (Order of Glory) was a Tunisian honorary order founded by Mustafa Ibn Mahmud, Bey of Tunis, in 1251ah (1835ce). The order was awarded until the constitutional role of the Bey was abolished in 1957ce. Its decoration could be awarded to people of French nationality, cities (e.g., Verdun), and other notable foreigners with some noteworthy connection to Tunisia. It was given by the Bey of Tunis on a proposal from the Chief Vizier for Tunisian subjects and, in all the other cases, on a proposal from the Resident General of France, who occupied de facto the post of Foreign Minister of Tunisia. Because each Bey put his personal monogram on the center of the decoration, it is possible to determine the approximate award date of each order.