Congo. Silver Star Of Service, Knight. certificate_of_authenticity on January 14

on January 14

joined together by gilded and enamels coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary

along with a hook and eye at the collar opening

AB) Two-piece construction

which took place between July 1 and July 13

Congo. Silver Star Of Service, Knight. certificate_of_authenticity on January 14Obverse gold star with ball finials and white enamel centre medallion with gold star. Reverse bearing Travail et Progres Arbeid En Vooruitgang (translation: work and progress in French and Dutch). Measuring at 37. 66mm (w) x 39. 52mm (h) (from top of ball suspension) and weighing at 17. 7 grams. Footnote: The Colonial Service Star was established on January 16, 1889 and awarded for three year tour in Congo.