The Order Of The Star Of Africa - Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity He became the ship's First

He became the ship's First Lieutenant under Commander Dick Dymott

born in October 1949

The pommel is the 12 - oak leaf style Type A displaying some wear to the edges and the top surfaces

Signature on Post War Photo: Walter Reder

size stamped on one panel "57"

The Order Of The Star Of Africa - Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity He became the ship's FirstThe Order of the Star of Africa Grand Cross comprising: Grand Cross badge, in silver gilt and enamels, 57mm (x90mm including wreath suspension), minor enamel chipping to end of the rays, nearly extremely fine, with full length of sash; Star, in silver gilt and enamels, 74mm, hallmarked on the pin, together with lapel rosette, all contained within fitted A. Chobillon, Paris, case of issue.