Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 certificate_of_authenticity with a padded and lined

with a padded and lined interior lid

original ribbon with traditional Portuguese rectangular hanger

one end wrapped around and riveted in place on the reverse

The front is completed by four large gilt aluminum buttons on the right side

The motto of the RAD is deeply etched

Madagascar, Democratic Republic. A National Order Grand Cross Star, C.1980 certificate_of_authenticity with a padded and linedIn aluminum with red paint, measuring 88. 3 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact paint, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Democratic Republic of Madagascar was a socialist state that existed on the island of Madagascar from 1975 until 1992.