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National order of the Ivory Coast presented to His Highness The Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Object Name: National Order of the Ivory Coast - Sash
Dimensions: 800 mm (H) x 90 mm (L) x 45 mm (W) 740 mm (H) x 200 mm (L) x 36.3 mm (W)
Medium: textile,white metal,metal,enamel.
Registration Number: QNM.2015.83.1
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This National Order of the Ivory Coast was presented to His Highness The Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, ruler of Qatar from 1995-2013, in recognition of his efforts in developing international ties. The medallion, attached to an orange ribbon, is cross shaped, with white handles surrounded by a red border. The circle in the middle of the cross is gold with a green border. The medallion is encircled with a wreath.
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