A First Pattern Belgian Congo Silver Service Star Newly Listed 1888 in Kent

1888 in Kent

the body with contact marks and crazing in the black paint but free of dents

a concerted German effort to capture Josip Broz Tito personally

measuring 64mm x 52mm

along with single ones at either end

A First Pattern Belgian Congo Silver Service Star Newly Listed 1888 in Kent1889 1910 issue; five armed silver star with ball tipped finials; the obverse with a five armed bronze star in high relief; the reverse with the Congolese motto Work and Progress; four medal bars on the original ribbon (one bar for every 3 years of service); french mounting pin; measuring 30 mm x 31 mm; ribbon lightly soiled, better than fine condition overall.