Upper Volta. A National Order, Chain Grade Star, C.1970 Hold Our men were splendid --

Our men were splendid -- they were as cool as veterans and advanced across No Man's Land as if on a rabbit hunt

to be stamped on the souvenirs

Footnote: The Order of Queen Tamara was a Georgian military decoration granted to members of the Georgian Legion and of the German Caucasus Expedition

inscribed "The Best Kite in the World

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Upper Volta. A National Order, Chain Grade Star, C.1970 Hold Our men were splendid --Star in silver gilt and enamels, measuring 92. 5mm x 91. 0mm, unmarked, but of typical French manufacture, circa 1970, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Footnote: This (larger) version of the star was worn with collar chain of the Order.