Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 Auction Archive 7 mm x 102

7 mm x 102

By January 1

with cracking and lacquer loss

The original black leather washer at the blade's base remains relatively supple and intact

one MID (178 mm x 178 mm

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 Auction Archive 7 mm x 102(Nishan i Shuja'at). Instituted 1919 by King Amanu'llah. 1926 1929 Issue. Of local manufacture, a hollow star in blackened bronze, with rayed arms consisting of three wide pointed ends alternating another three sharp pointed ends, obverse centre in silver inscribing Arabic lettering, surrounding time of period Afghanistans coat of arms, reverse with diagonal pin assembly and catch, measuring 71. 22 mm (w) x 69. 88 mm (h), presenting strong oxidation