Germany, Wehrmacht. An Order of Azad Hind, Grand Star, by Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity First Type (1837-1887)

First Type (1837-1887)

reverse with central date of “1939” inside an oak leaf wreath

4mm(w) x 55

military during World War II

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Order of Azad Hind, Grand Star, by Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity First Type (1837-1887)(Orden Azad Hind der Provisorischen Regierung Freies Indien). Constructed of silvered tombak with gilt and enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed starburst, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and leftward facing Bengal tiger, surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of AZAD HIND join by clusters of green enameled laurel leaves, the reverse topped by an integral loop with a suspension