Somalia, Republic. An Order Of The Somali Star, Grand Cross Case, By Johnson Auction turret affixed to the base

turret affixed to the base by a single screw

two clasps inscribed "DISTINGUISHED" and "SERVICE" on its original ribbon

28cm (or 11 inches long)

52nd Infantry Battalion was discharged upon demobilization at No

dark patinas on the DCM and BWM

Somalia, Republic. An Order Of The Somali Star, Grand Cross Case, By Johnson Auction turret affixed to the baseA presentation case for a Grand Cross set of the Order of the Somali Star, constructed of a wood frame with a faux blue leather exterior, the obverse lid bearing a raised enameled and gilded Somalian coat of arms, the interior with a padded white satin type lid liner maker marked 1836, JOHNSON, MILANO & ROMA and an intact hinge cover, with a removable depressed and slotted white doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronze snap button with