Niger, Republic. A National Order Of Niger, Iii Class Commander And Iv Class Officer United Republic of Queen Victoria sanctioned the Matabeleland

Queen Victoria sanctioned the Matabeleland 1893 Medal in 1896 and the Rhodesia 1896 and Mashonaland 1897 Medals in 1897

enamel loss to obverse centre medallion and medallion slightly loose

light enamel wear to several links

with approximately 80% of its original bronze wash remaining

the letters RPR changed to RSR

Niger, Republic. A National Order Of Niger, Iii Class Commander And Iv Class Officer United Republic of Queen Victoria sanctioned the Matabeleland(Ordre national du Niger). Instituted in 1961. Includes: 1. III Class Commander: in silver gilt with hunter green and black enamels, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse of the loop, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the hunter green enamels on the bottom portion of the arm at 3 o'clock, on its original full length neck