Liberia. A Humane Order of African Redemption, Grand Commander, by Adrien Chaubillon, Paris, c.1895

Issued 1879. Sash Badge in silver gilt displaying a five pointed white enameled star with hand painted centre in a blue enameled surround, reverse wtih silver centre motif with enameled laurel surround, with laurel suspension mounted to integral half ring, measuring 54 mm (w) x 107 mm (h - inclusive of both laurel suspension and loop), marked with boars head Silver assay mark (1838), marked AXC for manufacture Adrien Chaubillon, Paris, as well as Austrian Import mark 1901-1921, with enamel repair to 12 o'clock arm, and minor loss to laurels, on osilk sash, very fine. Breast star of typical French style manufacture in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled star with ball finials, centre motif in toned silver with green laurel and detailed silver gilt surround, reverse with pin assembly and two stays, well marked on both pin and catch with Austrian Import mark 1901-1921, measuring 81 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), with hairline cracks to white enameling and minor green enamel loss, near very fine.

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