Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set Hold with significant loss of finish

with significant loss of finish through age and wear

The blade presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso reading “F

The local commanders have the authority to give this award

the document is contained in a green-brown card frame

Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set Hold with significant loss of finishInstituted in 1962. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt consists of a four pointed star with green enameled points in each corner, hanging on a crown suspension; the obverse centerpiece bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Burundi, the reverse a large M initial (for King Mwambutsa IV) on a green field, surrounded by a red enameled ring with the inscription INGOMA YBURUNDI; inclusive of crown suspension 94. 7 mm (h) x 60. 3 mm (w), enamels intact,