Kingdom of Belgium: Order of the African Star
Ordre de l'Etoile africaine
Orde van de Afrikaanse Ster
Ribbon: Pale blue with pale yellow central stripe.
Instituted: 30 December 1888 (as an order of the independent state of Congo, becoming a Belgian Order from 1908).
Discontinued: 30 June 1960 on Congo becoming independent, although it remains in the Order of Precedence.
Awarded: For services to the Congo and towards the furtherance of African civilisation.
Grades: 5 classes (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight) and 3 medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
| Type 1 1888-1951 |
Type 2 1951-1960 |
| Collar | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Grand Cross: Badge | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Grand Cross: Star | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Grand Officer | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Commander | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Officer | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Knight | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Gold Medal | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Silver Medal | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Bronze Medal | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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