Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan, People’s Democratic Republic, Order of the Star, 3rd Class, silver; K.H.A.D. Long Service Medal, gilt and enamel; 10th Anniversary of the Revolution Medal 1988 (4), gilt; 70th Anniversary of Independence Medal 1990 (2), gilt; Medal for Good Conduct in Military Service (7), ‘double star’ type, gilt star on dark blue enamel; another, ‘single star’ type, gilt star on light blue enamel; another (5), ‘single star’ type, silver base metal with red enamel star centre, all mounted ‘Russian’ style, on incorrect ribbon; U.S.S.R., Order of the Patriotic War, 1985 anniversary issue, 2nd Class, numbered, lacks clutch plate, very fine and better (15) £70-90

K.H.A.D. - the Afghan equivalent of the K.G.B.