Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order of the Republic, Grand Officer by Chobillon, with Case visually-hidden each measuring 45 mm (w)

each measuring 45 mm (w) x 90 mm (l)

to a thicker one used by photography studios

The reverse ricasso bears the classic seated king logo of the firm of Stöcker & Co

A unique award presentation set to Obergefreiter Johann Lainer

He had asked to be buried in the monastery and his grave is still to be found in the chapel of St George

Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order of the Republic, Grand Officer by Chobillon, with Case visually-hidden each measuring 45 mm (w)(Ordre National de la Cte d'Ivoire). Instituted April 10, 1961. Of French manufacture, an enameled white red framed Maltese Cross in silver gilt, adorned by a fine enameled green laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse with a central gilt medallion featuring an engraved facing front elephant within a wreath of palm, circumscribed by an enameled green border inscribed REPUBLIQUE DE COTE DIVOIRE in gilt letters, the reverse with a central gilt