Order of the Shining Star

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Order of the Shining Star

The Order of the Brilliant Star ( El kaukeb ed dorri , English: Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar ) was an order of merit that was founded by Sultan Barghasch ibn Sa'îd (1837-1888) of Zanzibar on September 22, 1875. It was awarded for service to the state and for loyalty to the sultan.

Order classes

The order had two classes, with the lower class divided into four levels.

Order decoration

The decoration was a five-armed order cross with small golden balls at the ends. The red enamel - Cross had a white border. In the corners of the arms you can see parts of the green enameled laurel wreath on which the award rests. Everything is connected to one another by a golden ribbon below a golden laurel wreath with a suspension ring. The round center shield on the front and back is framed by a white hoop. The entwined monogram of the sultan was shown in Arabic script on red enamel in gold : Said Bargasch bin Seyd bin Sultan .

Ribbon

The ribbon was red and had a white stripe on either side.

Carrying method

  • The Sultan himself wore the 1st class and only kept it ready for the so-called crowned persons.
  • The first grade of the second grade wore the ribbon over the right shoulder to the left hip and additionally a silver star on the left side of the chest. The star of the order had the same central shield as the award.
  • The second degree consisted only of the additional star, which was worn on the right side of the chest.
  • For the second grade, the order cross was smaller and carried on the left side of the chest.
  • The lowest grade had a silver medal with the sultan's name in a rectangular shape with rounded corners.

Well-known medal bearers

literature

  • The orders, coats of arms and flags of all regents and states in chromolithographic images. Ruhl, Leipzig 1884.
    Reprint: Moritz Ruhl: The orders, coats of arms and flags of all regents and states . Autengruber, Offenbach am Main 1998, ISBN 3-932543-73-4 .

Web links

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