Ghana, Republic. An Order Of The Volta, Officer, C.1965 Auction numbered “273229”

numbered “273229”

his hands placed upon the muzzle of his upright rifle

indicated by two stamps

marked “FLL” and “100” (100 indicating probably the belt size)

oxidation spots on the VM

Ghana, Republic. An Order Of The Volta, Officer, C.1965 Auction numbered “273229”Two piece construction, silver gilt insignia, mounted to a seven pointed silver base, measuring 46 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), clipped to its original neck ribbon via a fob, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Volta was instituted in 1960 and is awarded for outstanding service to the country in three classes (Companion, Officer and Member). Both the Officer and Member are worn as neck badges.