Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic. An Order Of The Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, I Class Set In Case By Hamilton & Co, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “JOHANN SCHWERDTNER WIEN”

maker marked “JOHANN SCHWERDTNER WIEN” on cartouche

with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering flattened pinback meeting a flat wire catch

bronze gilt "ANKONA" clasp on an original ribbon

black threading in the base of the crown and in the wings giving them definition

in addition to a small nip in the cloth covering on the top edge of the front cover

Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic. An Order Of The Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, I Class Set In Case By Hamilton & Co, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “JOHANN SCHWERDTNER WIEN”Instituted in 1896 by King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Dev. In Gold, a five point star sash badge with clusters of delicately etched rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a sunburst with face above two crossed kukri, reverse plain, marked with Tibetan stamps, measures 57. 8mm (w) x 62. 5mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 24. 4 grams, minimal wear, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a section of original sash with bow,