Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive (Medaglia d'oro al valore militare)

(Medaglia d'oro al valore militare)

Bargrove served as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy during the Great War

chipping and loss evident in the green and red enamels on the wreath

constructed of fine quality

along with four soldiers and an artillery piece and the artist's signature "GOTTFRIED KLEIN" below

Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive (Medaglia d'oro al valore militare)Instituted on January 13, 1879. In silver gilt, a white enamelled star with ball finials, with seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion an enamelled depiction of a ship with multiple sails, a green palm tree, and teal waters, surrounded by a light blue enamel ring inscribed THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, the reverse medallion presents two figures kneeling at a cross in silver gilt, surrounded by a green and red enamelled laurel