Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, I Class Star Newly Listed Wagner’s escape in Ian Reid’s

Wagner’s escape in Ian Reid’s book

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1987 and awarded in one grade

rising steadily through senior commands

a maker’s code of “M9/184”

Georgia, Republic. An Order of Queen Tamara, I Class Star Newly Listed Wagner’s escape in Ian Reid’sInstituted 13 December 1918 by Zakhari Mdivani. An eight pointed silvered bronze star, each arm composed of clusters of individual rays, obverse centre featuring a blue enamels set in bronze gilt, applique bearing a gilt profile of Queen Tamara, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 77. 9 mm (h), weighing 51. 0 grams, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, tarnishing evident and loss of silver finish to the arms, but otherwise