Liberia. A Humane Order of African Redemption, Grand Cross Set, c.1930

Instituted in January 1879. Of French manufacture, a lovely Grand Cross Set, consisting of the sash badge, in silver gilt, a five point white enamel star with ball finials, smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion presenting two figures kneeling before a cross, the figures framed within a wreath composed of two branches of laurel leaves and berries, the reverse medallion with hand painted scene of a boat on a beach with a setting sun in the background, surrounded by a blue enamel surround inscribed THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, the badge is suspended from a large green enamelled wreath, measures 59.2 mm (w) x 88.4 mm (h – inclusive of wreath and integral ball), weighs 53.3 grams, marked on the ring with a Chobillon maker mark also denoting 800 silver fineness, and reverse medallion, worn on a full length original sash badge, enamel chips to the reverse medallion, light wear and contact marks, dark patina to silver, remains in very fine condition.

The Star of the Order, multi-piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and green enamels and illustrating two figures kneeling before a cross, the figures framed within a wreath composed of two branches of laurel leaves and berries, the insignia fronting a white enamelled star with ball finials, mounted to a five-pointed silver gilt star base, with seven smooth rays in each quadrant, reverse presents a single vertical pin, marked with AB&Cie maker mark denoting Bertrand, measuring 79.9 mm (w) x 82.3 mm (h), weighs 101.6 grams, scratches to white enamel arms, repair to tip of 7 and 10 o’clock arms, lovely gilt, remains in very fine condition.