Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Commander, C. 1960 Auction This was the first station

This was the first station to be commanded by an officer of the IAF

45 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and its integral ring)

Awarded at the Einsatzort/site of operations on April 28

the eagle in the shape of a standard SS eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Commander, C. 1960 Auction This was the first stationOrdre de l'toile Africaine. Instituted in 1888 by King Leopold II. In bronze gilt, a white enamel star with blue enamel borders and ball finials, a large green enamel wreath in each quadrant joining at 12 oclock, the obverse center medallion presents a bronze gilt star on a blue enamel field surrounded by the inscription TRAVAIL ET PROGRES, the reverse medallion presents the cypher LSL on a red enamel field, the badge is surmounted by a large royal