Jordan, Kingdom. An Order Of Independence, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1960 United Republic of the cornerstone was laid

the cornerstone was laid

an aluminum post on the bottom attached to the end of the aforementioned belt

The aluminum hilt fittings are nicely detailed

the tray demonstrating singeing consistent with use

Record of Service

Jordan, Kingdom. An Order Of Independence, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1960 United Republic of the cornerstone was laid(Wisam Al Ordani Istiklal). Instituted in 1921. A Grand Cross set in silver, the badge featuring a 10 armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion presents a white enamelled five point star with red enamelled center with inscription, between quadrants sits a gilt wreath crossing at 12 oclock, the reverse is plain, the badge is suspended from a silver gilt laurel wreath with laurel bar across the center, measures 59. 9mm (w) x 91.