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Separate breast stars

Another one

2nd class "Five rays"

So what’s the story with this “360 degree rays”? Is it some kind Special grade (class) of Grand Cordon or is it a variation created by manufacturer? If this is indeed a Special grade than to whom it was awarded? To foreigners? No, since we have photo evidence (we’ll examine them later ) of foreign recipients with “five rays” variation. To military personnel? No, since we have photo evidence of military men with “five rays” variation. To high ranking officials? No, since we have photo evidence of high ranking officials with “five rays” variation. So what is it?! Any thoughs?

and another one

Another “360 degrees” set

Now this mysterious second “360 degree rays” variation.