Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

Isobel Strong1886-12-16

The Friends of ʻIolani Palace
Honolulu, United States

Star of the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania, Grand Officer. Five-pointed silver star upon a white and green champleve enamelled five-pointed star outlined in silver. Center medallion features "KA HOKU O OSIANIA" in gold on a white background. Reverse: no maker's mark. Hand engraved "T B 1881224"

Details

Title: Royal Order of the Star of Oceania
Creator: Isobel Strong
Creator Nationality: American
Creator Gender: Female
Date: 1886-12-16
Date Created: 1886-12-16
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 3 7/8"
Provenance: This Royal Order was designed by Isobel Strong, court artist of King Kalakaua and stepdaughter of Robert Louis Stevenson. Gift of Alfred Ostheimer III to The Friends of Iolani Palace in 1975.
Subject Keywords: Royal order, Star of Oceania, breast star, King Kalakaua, Isobel Strong, Hawaiian Kingdom
Type: Medal
Medium: metal and enamel

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Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

Isobel Strong1886-12-16

The Friends of ʻIolani Palace
Honolulu, United States

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