Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Hold with black handpainted inscriptions

with black handpainted inscriptions

circumscribed by inscriptions of “KRIEGSERNTEDANK AN DIE BÄUERIN” (“WARTIME GRATITUDE TO THE FEMALE FARMERS”) and “LANDESBAUERNSCHAFT ALPENLAND” (“ALPENLAND PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION”)

as well as the inscription “Who loves his people proves it only by the sacrifices he is willing to bring” in block lettering

The tunic has a low-set pleated collar

Instituted 1875

Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Hold with black handpainted inscriptionsInstituted 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