Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Ii Class Grand Officer Sash, C.1928 Archive A German Hiking and Skiing

A German Hiking and Skiing badge

Bronze Medal

angled straps on either side on the reverse for placement upon a waist belt

It was ordered by Patton personally and commanded by Captain Abraham J

the Legion of Spanish War Veterans and other smaller organizations

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Ii Class Grand Officer Sash, C.1928 Archive A German Hiking and Skiing(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.