Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Commander, C. 1960 Auction total measurement is 72mm x

total measurement is 72mm x 96mm

45 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and its integral ring)

William White

along with a second destroyer of unknown class with five hits

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Commander, C. 1960 Auction total measurement is 72mm xOrdre de l'toile Africaine. Instituted in 1888 by King Leopold II. In bronze gilt, a white enamel star with blue enamel borders and ball finials, a large green enamel wreath in each quadrant joining at 12 oclock, the obverse center medallion presents a bronze gilt star on a blue enamel field surrounded by the inscription TRAVAIL ET PROGRES, the reverse medallion presents the cypher LSL on a red enamel field, the badge is surmounted by a large royal