Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 GTRexclude with original ink signature of

with original ink signature of Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß

Of French manufacture in bronze gilt

Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to commemorate the independence of Mexico

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with the signature of "J

Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 GTRexclude with original ink signature ofIn aluminum with red paint, measuring 88. 3 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact paint, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Democratic Republic of Madagascar was a socialist state that existed on the island of Madagascar from 1975 until 1992.