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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 Afghanistan’s coat of arms, reverse with diagonal pin assembly and catch, measuring 71.22 mm (w) x 69.88 mm (h), presenting strong oxidation on the star with recessed centre, good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of Bravery was instituted by King Amanu'llah in 1919. The Order was presented in a single class in recognition of acts of gallantry. It is believed that the Order was expanded into 5 Classes in 1923, however, more research is necessary to confirm. The Order has been made obsolete in 1973. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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Type III. A multiple ray eight-pointed star in silver, obverse centre in Gold exhibiting a superposed period coat of arms of Afghanistan, encircled by an Arabic inscription with Coran citation and the class indication, reverse with an unusual integral bracket with dual prong pin, measuring 83.59 mm (w) x 82.69 mm (h), with engraved silver and gold weight in Arab characters on the reverse, toned silver, very fine. Accompanied by the official document of issue (EG2003b), with red seal of the Buckingham Palace, dated 14th June 1928, awarding the Order of the Star, II Class, to magnate Harold Arthur Sanderson, period general manager of the transatlantic shipping company White Star Line of England, informing of the bestowal and the Restricted Permission to wear the insignia. Together with the receipt letter dated 13th July 1928 signing by Harold A. Sanderson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Star (Nishan-i-Astour) was established by Amir Abdu'r Rahman around 1901. 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A presentation case for a I Class Grand Officer’s set of the Order of the Star, constructed of a wood frame with a red canvas exterior liner, the obverse lid with the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Afghanistan, the interior with a padded salmon-pink satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted removable lemon-yellow doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronze snap button and dual functional magnetic metal hinges, unmarked, measuring 135 mm (h) x 304 mm (x) x 56 mm (h), one of the support beams for the medal bed is missing, otherwise in better than very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130821234965,"sku":"M0321-15.RL3","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-0110_1_1.jpg?v=1692896342"},{"product_id":"international-an-order-of-the-star-i-class-grand-cross-case-c1935-w5434rl2","title":"International. 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Centrepiece insignia in Gold, mounted to an eight-pointed silver star base, each star point with seven emanating rays, the reverse hand-engraved with the number \"6189\" in Eastern Arabic numerals along with three Arabic inscriptions, measuring 78.8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), dark patina on the silver star base, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with dual prong pinback, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Star was instituted in 1920 and discontinued in 1973. 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In bronze and white metal, type V with state coat of arms inside the eight-pointed star insignia, measuring 81 mm, very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135241048341,"sku":"W4546.RL1","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/dscf1893_2__1.jpg?v=1692909093"},{"product_id":"international-an-order-of-the-star-iii-class-godet-of-berlin-manufacture-c1930-w7699","title":"International. An Order of the Star, III Class,  Godet of Berlin Manufacture, c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eNishan-i-Astour\u003c\/em\u003e). Instituted in 1920. Type III (1926-1930). Circular centrepiece in coppered bronze, mounted to an eight-pointed star base in silver, each star point with seven emanating rays, rare Godet of Berlin manufacture, measuring 80.7 mm (w) x 85.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, loop suspension, very light contact, replacement narrow neck ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, exterior with a smooth maroon dimpled finish, maker stamped \"Godet Berlin\" on the bottom, inside lid in white cloth and bearing the coat-of-arms, base lined in white felt, with a raised platform incorporating a circular recessed medal bed, measuring 115 mm (w) x 152 mm (h) x 36 mm (d), extensive scuffing and soiling evident on the exterior, with the pin missing in one of the two hinges, case fair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Star was instituted in 1920 and discontinued in 1973 and awarded in four grades. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644501115157,"sku":"W7699","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5234.jpg?v=1757098952"},{"product_id":"afghanistan-kingdom-a-cased-order-of-the-star-i-class-type-i-c-1923-w8044","title":"Afghanistan, Kingdom. 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Accompanied full-length sash ribbon and presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden frame with a green faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid with the State of Arms above a laurel half-wreath in golden ink, the interior of the lid lined with purple silk-like cotton, with dual exterior metal hinges, intact interior fabric hinge cover, recessed felt medal bed, and functional metal hinge, measuring 135 mm (w) x 303 mm (l), in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290013348117,"sku":"W8044","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC7994_1d613384-e690-4ba8-9a09-441f12444634.jpg?v=1715870302"},{"product_id":"afghanistan-kingdom-an-order-of-the-star-i-class-star-boutonniere-m0704-16","title":"Afghanistan, Kingdom. 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