Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Ii Class Grand Officer Sash, C.1928 Archive Constructed of black wool with

Constructed of black wool with copper-brown piping

A BEM Second War Group to Atkinson -British Empire Medal (B

Bronze Medal

Christopher Columbus)

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Ii Class Grand Officer Sash, C.1928 Archive Constructed of black wool with(Nishan i Astour). Instituted 1901. 1926 1929 issue. A period and original sash of local manufacture, measuring 67 cm (l) x 11 cm (w), worn, remains good fine. Footnote: The Order of the Star (Nishan i Astour) was established by Amir Abdu'r Rahman around 1901. The Order originally awarded in a single class in recognition of faithful service provided to the nation. The Order was later modified and expanded into 4 Classes by King Muhammad Zahir Shah.