TUNISIE, règne de Mohamed Al Amin Bey (1943-1957) Order of Nichan el Ahed el Aman el Mourassa (1860) or "Badge of the Fundamental Covenant". Jewel in yellow gold (750) and green and red enamels formed by a ten-pointed star, centred on a medallion with an Arabic inscription on a background of beylical arms. Suspension by rod, forming a green enamelled standard decorated with a scimitar, crowned with a crescent and a bezel. Tunisian punch horse head harnessed (small guarantee). Signed on the back: ARTHUS BERTRAND, Paris. Brutto weight: 33 g. - Diameter: 46 mm. - Total height (with suspension): 85 mm. Without ribbon. A few enamel jumps, especially with the green drops of the medallion. In a setting of the House. This very prestigious one-class order was created by a decree of Mohamed Ers Sadok Bey (1859-1882) on 16 January 1860. Its name, "Badge of the Fundamental Covenant", perpetuates the memory of the era of reforms, promulgated by its predecessor M'hamed Bey (1855-1859). This badge was reserved for Tunisian Princes, Ministers and Generals designated by the bey, and was rarely given to foreigners. Origin: Descendant of a French prefect of Algiers.