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    War star ribbon bar


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    As Mr. Spock used to say -- and I guess still does in reruns -- "Fascinating."

    The colors have, obviously, not fared well. Can anything be seen on the reverse or is it too tightly sewn to its French-style backing? Anything from peeping into the cracks?

    My reading (with way <100% certainty):

    1- Wissam al-Askari/Order of the Military (class unknown); Dakhla Medal (?); Order of the War Star (gilt star)

    2- Order of the War Star (silver star?); Wissam al-Rida / Order of Civil Merit (?? class)

    In case you wondered:

    Wissam al-Askari - Awarded to officers and men of the armed forces, gendarmerie and auxiliary forces who distinguish themselves by bravery or meritorious service.

    Dakhla Medal - For merit in the restoration of the Western Sahara.

    Order of the War Star - Very elusive, likely a kind of CdG equivalent.

    Not miuch known on Moroccan awards, but this is my best guess. Someone do better, please.

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    Hi Ed.

    Whanks for the info,

    indeed you are right, sewn to a backing with hooks, french style.

    The war star has one ribbon with a silver star, and one with 2 bronze stars.

    best

    Chris

    Very interesting.

    Chris, a nice ribbon bar !!!!

    Ed, what an identication!!!

    Is there a reason why the stars are not all on ONE ribbon only, as this is the same medal ? Are there regulations about this ? Or is it linked to the Vet's wish (looking more impressive...) ?

    Cheers.

    Ch.

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    As I understand the War Star (a very imperfect understanding) you wear a ribbon for your gilt stars, a ribbon for your silver stars, and a ribbon for your bronze stars. Presumably you'd wear a possible three medals as well? Photos of Moroccan officers, mounted Moroccan groups, and Moroccan ribbon bars are scarce. In fact, this is the only one in those three categories that I have ever seen!

    Always more to learn! I love it.

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    Guest Rick Research

    Although these ribbons LOOK 100 years old, am I correct in assuming these are perhaps no more than 30 years old?

    "Western Sahara" is still... ongoing... is it not? (I am having flashbacks to the 1970s here!)

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