Transjordan, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Jordan, Officer, c.1950

(Wisan al-Kawkab al-Urdani). Likely of English manufacture, in silver gilt with green and black enamels, measuring 52.3 mm (w) x 58 mm (h - inclusive of its star suspension), large rosette on its original ribbon, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the eight stars, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Star of Jordan (Wisam al-Kawkab al-Urduni) or The Order of Hussein ibn Ali (Wisam al-Hussein ibn Ali) is an award and military decoration of the sovereign state of Jordan and is awarded for military or civil merit. It was founded in honour of his father, by King Abdullah I on June 22, 1949, while the Grand Cordon class was introduced by King Hussein on September 23, 1967. It is awarded to members of the Royal Family (Hashemite) in two classes: 1. Qiladat al-Hussein ibn Ali – Collar: awarded to Heads of State, and 2. Grand Cordon: awarded to consorts of heads of state, senior Jordanian and foreign princes and princesses. The award possesses five Grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, plus a medal. These may be awarded to anyone deserving. A ribbon is issued for members of the military, in dark green with narrow purple edge stripes, as per this example.

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