Morocco, Spanish Protectorate. An Order of Mehdi, Commander, Type I visually-hidden inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A

inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A KL

the interior with a white rayon lid linder and slotted white felt medal bed

with a variety of assignments to numerous vessels

light soiling present in the white lacquer-finished base and in the fabric overlying the hinged area

The diverse and exacting duties pertaining to these functions were performed with exceptional skill

Morocco, Spanish Protectorate. An Order of Mehdi, Commander, Type I visually-hidden inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A(Wissam al Mahdawiya). Instituted in 1926. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with bluish green, ultramarine blue, white and yellow enamels, unmarked, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h) inclusive of ts laterally pierced ball suspension, scattered chipping evident on the tip of the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse and on the tips of the arms at 12 and 2: 30 o'clock on the reverse, original neck ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order