Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 GTRexclude He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper on April 30

(Frontflug-Spangen für Sturzkampfflieger)

in bronzed metal with red

Discolouration and contact marks evident on the reverse of the LSC

Private (Driver) Norman John Astley

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Commander's Star, C.1926 GTRexclude He signed his Attestation Paper(Nishan i Shuja'at). Instituted 1919 by King Amanu'llah. 1926 1929 Issue. Of local manufacture, a hollow star in blackened bronze, with rayed arms consisting of three wide pointed ends alternating another three sharp pointed ends, obverse centre in silver inscribing Arabic lettering, surrounding time of period Afghanistans coat of arms, reverse with diagonal pin assembly and catch, measuring 71. 22 mm (w) x 69. 88 mm (h), presenting strong oxidation