Kiribati, Republic. A Kiribati Cross (Ana Kaibangaki N Ninikoria Kiribati (A.k.n.k) certificate_of_authenticity numbered "247"

numbered "247"

20 mm (w) x 26

black paper backing remains untouched

"1882" reverse

Kiribati, Republic. A Kiribati Cross (Ana Kaibangaki N Ninikoria Kiribati (A.k.n.k) certificate_of_authenticity numbered "247"An 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