Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Order of Azad Hind, Grand Star with Swords, c. 1945
Constructed of silvered tombak with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant star, bearing a central gilt tiger’s head, set within a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “AZAD HIND” with dark green enameled laurel leaves, with gilded and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with an integral loop connecting to an elongated ring with a period original length of neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 60.23 mm (w) x 60.24 mm (h), weighing 36.6 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the base metal, a scarce late-war example in extremely fine condition.

