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Auction: 25003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 387

Libya, United Kingdom & Kingdom of Libya (1951-69), Order of Sayyid Mohammed Bin Ali Al Senussi, 1st Class set of Insignia, by Bichay, Cairo, comprising sash Badge, 60mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmark for 1951-53 to reverse; breast Star, 87mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, silver marks to reverse, a little enamel chipping, very fine

Muhammad Bin Ali Al Senussi (1787-1859) founded the Senussi mystical order in 1837. This movement proved significant and helped Libya to win its freedom from Italy. His grandson Idris became King of Libya. The Order, in four classes, recognizes exceptional civil or military merit.

An example of the 1st Class set of Insignia can be seen at the Churchill War Rooms, London. The last of the foreign orders Churchill received was conferred by King Idris I of Libya on 14 April 1962. The award was made during a visit to Libya as part of Churchill’s seventh and final Mediterranean cruise on Aristotle Onassis’ yacht.

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Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000

Starting price
£1300