Order of the Doranie Empire (Nishan i Daulat i Durrani), II Class Knight Commander Breast Star

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SKU: 01.AFG.0102.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$9600 USD

  • Order of the Doranie Empire (Nishan i Daulat i Durrani), II Class Knight Commander Breast Star

Estimated market value:

$9600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Afghanistan
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Pearls/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    70x70mm

History


The Order of the Doranie Empire (Nishan i Daulat i Durrani) was instituted by Shah Soojah-ul-mul of Afghanistan circa 1839. The Order was conferred in 3 Classes to British military personnel of the rank of Officer or above in recognition of service during the First Afghan War and aid in the restoration of the Shah's restoration to the throne. The Order has been made obsolete.

The Knight Commander Breast Star is worn with a Neck Badge as the II Class award.

The Knight Commander Breast Star features a Persian inscription on the obverse which reads "Dur-i-Dauran" and translates to "Pearl of the Age."

It is thought that the number of pearls featured on the Decoration denotes the class, with the Knight Commander Breast Star featuring 18 pearls. However, more research is necessary to confirm. There may be additional versions of the Knight Commander Breast Star which vary by design according to manufacture.

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