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Order · Belgium
ordre de l'Étoile africaine
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BelgiumSold median$89
median of 16 recent sales, 56 in all · typically $43 – $174
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Order of the African Star (Dutch: Orde van de Afrikaanse Ster; French: Ordre de l'Étoile africaine) was established by Leopold II of Belgium on 30 December 1888, in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State, and was awarded for services to Congo and for the "promotion of African civilisation in general". It was incorporated into the Belgian honours system on 10 October 1908 following the annexation of the Congo Free State by Belgium. The motto of the Order is "Travail et progrès" (French: Labour and progress; Dutch: Arbeid en vooruitgang). The King of the Belgians is its Grand Master; although the Congo is no longer a Belgian colony, it is still considered to be a Belgian Order by tradition.
The Order of the African Star is theoretically awarded by royal decree with approval by the Council of Ministers. Following the independence of Congo in 1960, the Order of the African Star is no longer awarded, although it officially still exists.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
Commander
Grand Cross
Knight
Officer
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $50 | $38 – $175 | 13last 29 Jun 2024 | None listed |
| Commander | $556 | $340 – $751 | 3last 23 Oct 2022 | None listed |
| Grand Cross | $3,079 | $2,929 – $3,228 | 2last 29 Mar 2012 | None listed |
| Knight | $244 | $196 – $291 | 2last 25 Mar 2017 | None listed |
| Officer |
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LiveAuctioneerssold
$30
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $38 paid
| $186 |
| $120 – $252 |
| 2last 25 Mar 2017 |
| None listed |
$20
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $25 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$40
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $50 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$40
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $50 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$35
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $44 paid
Invaluablesold
€100
approximately ≈ $99
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $124 paid
Invaluablesold
€130
approximately ≈ $128
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $160 paid
€200
approximately ≈ $219
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $274 paid