Oman, Monarchy. An Order Of Oman In White Gold, Miniature Grand Cross, By Asprey & Co., C.1976

(Wisam al-Oman). Instituted in 1970. Military Division. 1970-present Issue. Of excellent British manufacture in White Gold of 18kt (marked), an enameled white five-armed Arrow Star in white enamels, presenting protruded ball finials in each quadrant, surmounted by a finely cut leaf also in White Gold, the obverse featuring an enameled white Oman coat of arms on a red and green background, with plain reverse, hallmarked by British hallmarks denoting manufacturing in London with .750 Gold fineness (or 18 kt), maker’s mark of Asprey & Co. Ltd., firm known by the high quality of their products, measuring 28.24 mm (w) x 36.09 mm (h - inclusive of leave suspension), weighting 11.7 grams, light contact, toned metal, accompanied by original military ribbon with pinback, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Oman (Wisam al-Oman) is the second highest order of Oman. It was instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboss in two divisions, civil and military. A Special Class, "The Most Honourable Order of Oman" was added in 1982.