Order of Abassia (Imtiaz-i-Abbasia), I Class Grand Commander Breast Star

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SKU: 01.IND.0103.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

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Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    India
  • Makers
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: [PERSIAN INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    81mm

Physical Description and Item Details


An eight point silver star, with a superimposed black enamelled eight point star, in the center a red enamelled dsic having three ears of corn and four small stars above, all in gilt (motif from the State coat of arms), surrounded by a white enamel ring with the Persian inscription "Sadiq Dost". Below the black star is a gilt crescent on the 6 o'clock arm.

History


The Order of Abassia (Imtiaz-i-Abbasia) was instituted by Nawab Al-Haj Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V, Abbasi, between 1920 and 1930. The Order was created in honour of Nawab Al-Haj Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V's dynasty and is conferred in 5 Classes to reward personal and public services performed in all fields of endeavour.

The I Class Grand Commander Breast Star is worn with a Breast Star. TThe suspension used on the I Class Grand Commander is of a Pelican, which were depicted as supports in the State coat of arms.

There may be variations of the Grand Commander which are worn from a neck ribbon, but additional research is necessary.

The obverse features a Persian inscription "Sadiq Dost" which translates to "Sincere Friend."

The obverse features a Persian inscription which translates to "Sincere Friend."

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