Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, Third Class Star, c.1919 visually-hidden thus revealing the bare tombac

thus revealing the bare tombac underneath - remnants of the black finish visible near the hinge and catch of the badge

inscribed in Arabic "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God

(1881-1918 issue)

and include sporadic soiling and fatigue to the base material

In die Stamped in feinzink

Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, Third Class Star, c.1919 visually-hidden thus revealing the bare tombac( ). Instituted 13 December 1918 by Zakhari Mdivani. Likely of German manufacture with German recipient, an eight pointed silvered bronze star, each arm composed of clusters of individual rays, obverse centre featuring a medallion with applique bearing a profile of Queen Tamara, measuring 71. 21 mm (w) x 70. 88 mm (h), reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, tarnishing evident and loss of silver finish to the arms,