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Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar (Zanzibar): Value, Sold Prices & History
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Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar Amri ya Nyota Mkali wa Zanzibar
Type Order
Established 22 September 1875
Founder Barghash bin Said Al Busaidi Sold median$1,746
median of 11 recent sales, 13 in all · typically $491 – $2,263
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
History The Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar (Wisam al-Kawkab al-Durri al-Zanzibari) is a decoration awarded by the Sultan of Zanzibar for meritorious services and since The Order of Independence was created in 1963 it is reserved for the persons rendering extraordinary service to the Sultan, his heirs and successors and other members of the royal family. It was a state order from its inception in 1865 to the overthrow of the Sultanate on 12 January 1964 and currently is a House Order of the Zanzibari royal family. Current Grand Master is Sayyid Jamshid bin Abdullah Al Said, Titular Sultan of Zanzibar. Initially the decoration had two grades, the first of which was usually awarded to foreign heads of state and the second which was further subdivided into five hierarchical classes. Currently the second grade only is being awarded.
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Classes and versions 59 Type I, Special Class Type I, 1st Class Type I, 1st Class Breast Star Type I, 2nd Class Officer Type I, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star Type I, 3rd Class Commander Type I, 4th Class Officer Type I, 5th Class Knight Type II, Special Class Classes and prices Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Officer
Sold median$2,309 Typical range $2,263 – $2,309 Sales 3 · last 23 Nov 2025 Buy nowNone listed Class not stated
Sold median$1,598 Typical range $1,350 – $1,782 Sales 4 · last 6 Jun 2026 Buy nowNone listed Knight
Sold median$274 Typical range $274 Sales 2 · last 23 Nov 2025 Buy now
Type II, 1st Class
Type II, 1st Class Breast Star
Type II, 2nd Class Officer
Type II, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type II, 3rd Class Commander
Type II, 4th Class Officer
Type II, 5th Class Knight
Type III, Special Class
Type III, 1st Class
Type III, 1st Class Breast Star
Type III, 2nd Class Officer
Type III, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type III, 3rd Class Commander
Type III, 4th Class Officer
Type III, 5th Class Knight
Type IV, 1st Class
Type IV, 1st Class Breast Star
Type IV, 2nd Class Officer
Type IV, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type IV, 3rd Class Commander
Type IV, 4th Class Officer
Type IV, 5th Class Knight
Type V, 1st Class
Type V, 1st Class Breast Star
Type V, 2nd Class Officer
Type V, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type V, 3rd Class Commander
Type V, 4th Class Officer
Type V, 5th Class Knight
Type VI, 1st Class
Type VI, 1st Class Breast Star
Type VI, 2nd Class Officer
Type VI, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type VI, 3rd Class Commander
Type VI, 4th Class Officer
Type VI, 5th Class Knight
Type VII, 1st Class
Type VII, 1st Class Breast Star
Type VII, 2nd Class Officer
Type VII, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type VII, 3rd Class Commander
Type VII, 4th Class Officer
Type VII, 5th Class Knight
Type VIII, 1st Class
Type VIII, 1st Class Breast Star
Type VIII, 2nd Class Officer
Type VIII, 2nd Class Officer Breast Star
Type VIII, 3rd Class Commander
Type VIII, 4th Class Officer
Type VIII, 5th Class Knight
None listed Prices by class, in US dollars Class Sold medianTypical range Sales Buy nowOfficer $2,309 $2,263 – $2,309 3last 23 Nov 2025 None listed Class not stated $1,598 $1,350 – $1,782 4last 6 Jun 2026 None listed Knight $274 $274 2last 23 Nov 2025 None listed
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LiveAuctioneers · sold 6 Jun 2026
Sold· hammer €1,300
approximately ≈ $1,513
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,891 paid
ORDER OF THE BRILLIANT STAR OF ZANZIBAR (WISAM AL-KAWKAB AL-DURRI AL-ZANZIBARI)
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Invaluable · sold 6 Jun 2026
Sold· hammer €1,200
approximately ≈ $1,397
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,746 paid
LiveAuctioneers · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €190
approximately ≈ $219
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $274 paid
LiveAuctioneers · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €1,600
approximately ≈ $1,847
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $2,309 paid
LiveAuctioneers · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €340
approximately ≈ $393
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $491 paid
Invaluable · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €1,600
approximately ≈ $1,847
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $2,309 paid
Invaluable · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €340
approximately ≈ $393
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $491 paid
Invaluable · sold 23 Nov 2025
Sold· hammer €190
approximately ≈ $219
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $274 paid