Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Independence, Iv Class Officer, C.1960 United Republic of The stamp reads “Reichsminister Schwerin

The stamp reads “Reichsminister Schwerin v

and with full length of sash ribbon

each with ball finials

depicts an early closed winged eagle clutching a wreathed swastika

between the arms sit a gilt wreath section with crossed swords piercing the central medallion

Tunisia, Republic. An Order Of Independence, Iv Class Officer, C.1960 United Republic of The stamp reads “Reichsminister Schwerin(Wisam al Istiqlal). Instituted in 1956, Re organized in 1959. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Independence was instituted on September 16, 1956 by King Muhammad al Amin and re organized in March 1959 by the Republic.