Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 Auction Archive one MID (178 mm x

one MID (178 mm x 178 mm

He was taken on strength by the 4th Reserve Battalion upon his release from hospital on May 24th

From August 1871

The original black leather washer at the blade's base remains relatively supple and intact

with the dagger measuring 347 mm in length

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 Auction Archive one MID (178 mm x(Nishan i Shuja'at). Instituted 1919 by King Amanu'llah. 1926 1929 Issue. Of local manufacture, a hollow star in blackened bronze, with rayed arms consisting of three wide pointed ends alternating another three sharp pointed ends, obverse centre in silver inscribing Arabic lettering, surrounding time of period Afghanistans coat of arms, reverse with diagonal pin assembly and catch, measuring 71. 22 mm (w) x 69. 88 mm (h), presenting strong oxidation