Liberia, Republic. An Order Of African Redemption, I Class Grand Commander Case Archive snap closures on the reverse

snap closures on the reverse of the buttons are maker marked "UNITED CARR"

but as this badge is fairly scarce

Offizierkreuz mit Flammen mit Schwertern)

in solid silver (marked 900 on the edge)

According to the Knights’ Statutes

Liberia, Republic. An Order Of African Redemption, I Class Grand Commander Case Archive snap closures on the reverseInstituted in 1879. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a cherry red simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "Ets A. CHOBILLON PARIS", a white fabric wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform in yellowish white felt, the platform tabbed at the top for the Badge and slotted for the Breast Star, with a strap at the lower right