Order Of Independence - Grand Cross Set Archive gilt wear on their obverses

gilt wear on their obverses

War Merit Cross with Swords Document

marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid

"M4/42" indicating manufacturer by firm Hermann Aurich

mounted on neck ribbon

Order Of Independence - Grand Cross Set Archive gilt wear on their obversesOrder of Independence Grand Cross Set German made. Zahir Shah type, c. 1960. Comprising: Cross, three piece construction, silver with a two sided GOLD centrepiece, 36. 5 mm x 50. 2 mm, mounted as worn on original full length sash; Star, two piece construction, silver with a GOLD centrepiece, marked "925" silver on the pin, 78 mm x 78 mm, of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine.