Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order of Independence, III Class Star certificate_of_authenticity the front flyleaf dated "Jan

the front flyleaf dated "Jan 13/17 to"

the lid bearing the Colombian coat-of-arms in silver-coloured ink

the pinback maker marked “GODET”

inscribed "PARACHUTE" over "3"

attached to parade belt

Afghanistan, Kingdom. An Order of Independence, III Class Star certificate_of_authenticity the front flyleaf dated "Jan(Nishan i Istiqlal). Instituted in 1911. Of local manufacture, two piece insignia in silver, the centrepiece illustrating the Kingdom of Afghanistan coat of arms, surrounded by an inscription in Arabic, with an impressed (3) denoting third class, mounted to a blackened magnetic metal base with multi rayed arms consisting of three wide pointed ends alternating with another three sharp pointed ends, measuring 71. 7 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h), weighs 58. 96