Somalia, Republic. An Order of the Somali Star, Grand Cross Case, by Johnson
A presentation case for a Grand Cross set of the Order of the Somali Star, constructed of a wood frame with a faux blue leather exterior, the obverse lid bearing a raised enameled and gilded Somalian coat of arms, the interior with a padded white satin-type lid liner maker marked “1836, JOHNSON, MILANO & ROMA” and an intact hinge cover, with a removable depressed and slotted white doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronze snap button with exterior stud release and dual functional magnetic metal hinges, measuring 170 mm (w) x 298 mm (l) x 45 mm (h), moderate material fatigue is evident, otherwise in very fine condition.

