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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 450

The exceedingly scarce Libyan Order of the Revolution 40th Anniversary Collar Chain, one of only 80 ever made in the U.K.

Libya, Republic, Order of the Revolution 40th Anniversary Collar Chain by Cleave & Co., London, comprising five medallions made up of two stars with the Eagle of Saladin, two stars with a map of Libya, and a large central star, this last 85mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, '40' and an outlined map of Libya engraved to the reverse of the central star, chain length 450mm, with catch pins engraved 'silver' to reverse, some enamel damage, scratchings and tarnishing, otherwise very fine and truly a rare survivor

In September 2009, Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Al Fateh Revolution marking the military coup that brought Gaddafi to power. In August, at very short notice, Cleave & Co, London were approached to manufacture an award to mark such occasion and by the end of the month they designed and manufactured 80 of these silver and silver-gilt collar chains. To date no law or regulations are seen in correspondence to the award, likely due to time constraints. This collar chain is one of the highest Libyan orders, awarded to state heads alone.

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Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£600