Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Mehdauia, Commander by Number Star, c.1935
(Orden de la Mehdauia). Instituted August 18 1926 by Prince Moulay Hassan Bin al-Mahdi. A six point silver star with smooth rays, superimposed on the obverse sits a blue enamelled six point star with a crescent moon and star in each arm, with the center medallion featuring a rising sun against the sea, the reverse presents a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 66.9mm (w) x 75.8mm (h), weighs 61.2 grams, enamels intact (center medallion is bears stylistic enamelling to provide a reflection), lovely patina, a star in extremely fine condition.

