Senegal. An Order of the Lion, Knight in Case Auction Archive the ship started its career

the ship started its career laying defensive minefields in the North Sea

plus a photo of the El Alamein Club sign

with crazing and chips to enamels

embarking Le Havre

the centrepiece images demonstrates significant fading and slight flecking is evident to the enamels

Senegal. An Order of the Lion, Knight in Case Auction Archive the ship started its career(Ordre national du Lion). Instituted October 22, 1960. In silvered bronze, a white enamelled five point star with ball finials, red enamels around the center medallion, reverse medallion features the enamelled flag of Senegal, measures 42. 2 mm (w) x 57. 6 mm (h inclusive of laurel leaf suspension), worn on original green ribbon with dual prongs on reverse, enamels intact, very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a green leatherette