The Order of the African Star

Ordre de l'Etoile africaine

Ribbon: Pale blue with pale yellow central stripe.

Instituted: 1888 (as order of the independent state of Congo, part of Belgian system from 1908). Discontinued: 1960 on Congo becoming independent.

Grades: 5 classes and 3 medals.

Awarded: for services to the Congo and towards the furtherance of African civilisation.

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Knight Gold Medal Silver Medal
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Like all Belgian Orders, when ribbons alone are worn a system of rosettes and lace is used to denote grade: -

Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight
Bronze Medal
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Page last updated: 23 July 2002