Item #W7387
(Wisam Al-Najat Al-Hashemi). Instituted 1971 by King Hussein. In silver, an eight point star with petal shapes of smooth rays, the silver gilt central medallion superimposed on the top features a red enamelled star with crescent moons in each quadrant, the middle presents a crown on a red enamelled field surrounded by a white ring with an Arabic inscription translating to “Order of the Hashemite Star”, the reverse bears a single vertical pin, marked WORTH 925 and double marked 1 on the underside of pin and below the hinge, measures 79mm (w) x 78.7mm (h), weighs 122.7 grams, white enamel discoloured, enamels intact, likely polished, hinge and pin functional, a scare decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Hashemite Star (Wisam al-Najat al-Hashemi) was established by King Hussein in 1971. The Order is conferred in a single grade to all ranks of the Jordanian Armed Forces in recognition of acts of supreme heroism and distinguished service in the face of the enemy.