India. An Order Of Azad Hind, I Class Star With Case, By Rudolf Souval Auction After being stabilized

After being stabilized

Signals Smoke and Logistical Support units

extremely fine condition with gilt extremely well preserved

BeVo-style machine embroidery of the RAD emblem on an olive-green background

India. An Order Of Azad Hind, I Class Star With Case, By Rudolf Souval Auction After being stabilizedInstituted 1942 by Subhas Chandra Bose. (1943 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, with a central gilt applique bearing a raised tigers head, circumscribed by an inscription of AZAD HIND with laurel leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked RUDOLF SOUVAL, WIEN, measuring 60. 06 mm (w) x 59. 80 mm (h), weighing 30. 5 grams,