Libya, Republic. An Order Of The Republic Star, I Class, c. 1960. GTRexclude A 1908 George V Territorial

A 1908 George V Territorial Decoration

Parzoch is convicted to 8 years in a penitentiary for his actions

He has displayed great courage and coolness and his high standard of navigational ability has contributed materially to the many successes obtained

(Schlachtschiff “Scharnhorst” Mützenband)

maker marked "25" on the ring

Libya, Republic. An Order Of The Republic Star, I Class, c. 1960. GTRexclude A 1908 George V TerritorialInstituted in 1969. In bronze and orange, maroon, white, and black enamel, pin back, 63. 6 mm, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Republic was instituted in 1969 and was awarded to heads of state for special merit to the Republic, in two grades: I Class Badge and Breast Star; and II Class Badge. Most of the medals, orders and decorations attributed to the Qaddafi era were destroyed and burned by the new revolutionary