Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Officer Newly Listed maker's label inscribed "HAUPTMUNZAMT WIEN

maker's label inscribed "HAUPTMUNZAMT WIEN III

with an area in between for a dedication to a fallen soldier

In 1912 the unit was renamed again as the 30th Regiment

attacking their ships one by one: the method used by Nelson at the Battle of the Nile in 1798)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Africa, Officer Newly Listed maker's label inscribed "HAUPTMUNZAMT WIENOrdre de l'toile Africaine. Instituted in 1888. In bronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the African Star was established by King Leopold II of the Belgians on December 30, 1888, in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State, and was awarded for services to Congo and for the