India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Newly Listed superimposed on the obverse is

superimposed on the obverse is the white enamelled Maltese cross with the obverse medallion presenting a silver gilt globe with a diagonal plain sash

in die-stamped brass with red enamels

presenting a single drill hole at the 12 o’clock edge of the medal

the shako measures approximately 190 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 125 mm (h)

for outstanding achievements in the fields of education

India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Newly Listed superimposed on the obverse is(Sourindro Mohun Tagore). In silver, a detailed six armed silver star with centre applique in blue and white enamels, gilt iconography at centre with blue surround, reverse with horizontal pin assembly, marked on the reverse of the 12 oclock arm with an indecipherable diamond shaped mark, a boars head on the catch denoting french manufacture and silver guarantee, measuring 62. 1 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h), extensive enamel damage to the blue enamel ring,