Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Knight By A. Chobillon, GTRexclude a gilded laurel wreath between

a gilded laurel wreath between the arms of the cross

white on the exterior and butterscotch on the interior

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "5969956" on the reverse

while the Distinguished Service Medal has no such restriction

Ivory Coast, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, Knight By A. Chobillon, GTRexclude a gilded laurel wreath between(Ordre National de la Cte d'Ivoire). Instituted April 10, 1961. Of French manufacture, Of French manufacture, an enameled white red framed Maltese Cross in silver gilt, adorned by a fine enameled green laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse with a central gilt medallion featuring an engraved facing front elephant within a wreath of palm, circumscribed by an enameled green border inscribed REPUBLIQUE DE COTE DIVOIRE in gilt letters, the reverse