Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, Third Class Star, c.1919 visually-hidden Along the edge

Along the edge

In die Stamped in feinzink

It is accompanied by its period original ribbon

overlaid by a crescent moon and cross

thus revealing the bare tombac underneath - remnants of the black finish visible near the hinge and catch of the badge

Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, Third Class Star, c.1919 visually-hidden Along the edge( ). Instituted 13 December 1918 by Zakhari Mdivani. Likely of German manufacture with German recipient, an eight pointed silvered bronze star, each arm composed of clusters of individual rays, obverse centre featuring a medallion with applique bearing a profile of Queen Tamara, measuring 71. 21 mm (w) x 70. 88 mm (h), reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, tarnishing evident and loss of silver finish to the arms,