Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive silvering wear but otherwise near

silvering wear but otherwise near very fine condition

measuring 98 mm x 47 mm

light chip on the reverse twelve o’clock arm

along with four soldiers and an artillery piece and the artist's signature "GOTTFRIED KLEIN" below

Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive silvering wear but otherwise nearInstituted on January 13, 1879. In silver gilt, a white enamelled star with ball finials, with seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion an enamelled depiction of a ship with multiple sails, a green palm tree, and teal waters, surrounded by a light blue enamel ring inscribed THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, the reverse medallion presents two figures kneeling at a cross in silver gilt, surrounded by a green and red enamelled laurel