Kiribati, Republic. A Kiribati Cross (Ana Kaibangaki N Ninikoria Kiribati (A.k.n.k) certificate_of_authenticity black paper backing remains untouched

black paper backing remains untouched

"1882" reverse

maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the inside back cover upper lip

20 mm (w) x 26

in turn bearing a suspension ring with a period original ribbon

Kiribati, Republic. A Kiribati Cross (Ana Kaibangaki N Ninikoria Kiribati (A.k.n.k) certificate_of_authenticity black paper backing remains untouchedAn nine pointed cross with circular central medallion, constructed of bronze gilt, the centre bears crossed traditional Kiribati weapons the Tebu (a cutting scratching weapon approximately 4 6 inches long with four sharks teeth fastened to it) and the Tetoanea Tewinnarei (a sharks tooth sword club 2. 5 3 feet in length used in hand to hand combat), circumscribed with ANA KAIBANGAKI N NINIKORIA KIRIBATI (THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE KIRIBATI), encompassed by