Hawaii, Royal Order of Kalakaua I, Knights Commander neck badge, 85 x 55mm., gold and enamel, with neck cravat, minor enamel damage, nearly extremely fine, rare £3000-3500

Instituted by King Kalakaua on 28 September 1875, to commemorate his election to the throne. Awarded in four classes for distinguished services and merit rendered to the state or sovereign. The class of Knights Commander was conferred on 94 people.