Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction Archive mounted to a silver gilt

mounted to a silver gilt six-pointed star base

Collar Insignia (in bronze gilt

inscribed "WASP / Helen M

Constructed of a silvered tombac oak wreath consisting of oak leaves

centre of the badge with a maple leaf

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction Archive mounted to a silver giltNishan i Astour. Instituted in 1920. Type IV (1931 1960) Hardshelled, wooden framed, red cloth exterior, marked with a gilt Afghan coat of arms within a corn wreath on the lid, padded salmon coloured silk like lining which is Afghan maker marked on the inside lid, salmon coloured velvet raised platform with recessed medal bed for the breast star, dual hinged, latch closure, measuring 135 mm (w) x 300 mm (h) x 56. 5 mm (d), soiling and wear evident on