Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set United Republic of measures 39mm (w) x 45mm

measures 39mm (w) x 45mm (h)

Crown Prince Wilhelm

He also had a brother who served during World War I

maker marked "Vincent Meyer" (Vienna) on loop

a shield charged with the County Arms

Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set United Republic of measures 39mm (w) x 45mmInstituted in 1962. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt consists of a four pointed star with green enameled points in each corner, hanging on a crown suspension; the obverse centerpiece bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Burundi, the reverse a large M initial (for King Mwambutsa IV) on a green field, surrounded by a red enameled ring with the inscription INGOMA YBURUNDI; inclusive of crown suspension 94. 7 mm (h) x 60. 3 mm (w), enamels intact,