Morocco. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Auction The prototype of the plate

The prototype of the plate is constructed of lightweight wood

The interior features a moderately worn standard eight-panel tan-coloured leather liner (a trademark of this maker)

naming on the reverse has been erased

Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels

SOTHEBY FEB 1921

Morocco. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Auction The prototype of the plateInstituted in 1913. Type II (1934 1954). In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, 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) and maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on the reverse 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