Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Buy Now The letter measures 177 mm

The letter measures 177 mm (w) x 235 mm (h) and is accompanied by its original envelope

Macías Nguema had 150 alleged coup plotters executed and by July 1970

Scuffed exterior with contact marks

gilt Mother's Cross on the lid

obverse engraver marked "OERTEL BERLIN"

Madagascar, I Republic. A National Order Of Madagascar, By Arthus Bertrand & Co., Knight C.1959 Buy Now The letter measures 177 mmInstituted in 1959. Type I (1958 1975). Of French manufacture in bronze gilt, a high scarce five armed star with enameled white stripe on each arm, the obverse featuring engraved coat of arms of Madagascar, surrounded by an enameled red border with the inscription REPUBLICA MALAGASY, plain reverse inscribed by FAHAFAHANA TANINDRAZANA FANDROSOANA 14 OCTOBER 1959, the date of the independence of Madagascar, measuring 40. 38 mm (w) x 44. 10 mm (h