Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction Archive with a black painted eagle

with a black painted eagle

depicted in uniform and with the insignia clearly visible

with the ends separated from when it was removed from clothing

48 mm (w) x 33

not the factory

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction Archive with a black painted eagleNishan i Astour. Instituted in 1920. Type IV (1931 1960) Hardshelled, wooden framed, red cloth exterior, marked with a gilt Afghan coat of arms within a corn wreath on the lid, padded salmon coloured silk like lining which is Afghan maker marked on the inside lid, salmon coloured velvet raised platform with recessed medal bed for the breast star, dual hinged, latch closure, measuring 135 mm (w) x 300 mm (h) x 56. 5 mm (d), soiling and wear evident on