Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Rwanda, Kingdom, Royal Order of the Crown of Rwanda, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 68mm x 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, unmarked; Star, 82mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, unmarked, with full sash riband and miniature award, in Worcestershire Medal Services case of issue, extremely fine, extremely rare (2) £600-£800

Note: Rwanda became a Republic in 1962 and the monarchy was officially abolished, although a Royal court in exile has been maintained abroad, and the Royal Order of the Crown of Rwanda is still awarded by the titular King. His Majesty currently lives in Sale, near Manchester.