- Issued by
- Republic of Liberia, Liberian, founded 1848
- Received by
- Carter, William Beverly Jr., American, 1921 - 1982
- Subject of
- President Tolbert, William, Liberian, 1913 - 1980
- Date
- ca. 1977
- Medium
- enamel on metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 × 5/8 in. (7.9 × 7.9 × 1.6 cm)
- Description
- The Liberian Order of African Redemption Grand Commander star awarded to Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr. by Liberian President William Richard Tolbert Jr. The medal is a five-pointed star, constructed from metal and detailed in gilt and enamel. It is a gold toned medal with a pin and a “C” clasp closure. Each point of the star is covered in white enamel and terminates with a gilt ball. Golden rays extend from between the arms. At the center of the star there is a roundel with two (2) figures with broken chains at their feet, kneeling at the base of a cross bearing the letters [INRI]. The figures, a male and a female, are depicted in profile facing the cross. The male’s hands are held up in a prayer pose, while the female’s proper left hand rests on the cross. The roundel is framed by two (2) circular bands, the outer band is small connected beads and the inner band a green and red enameled wreath of laurels and berries.
- Place used
- Liberia, West Africa, Africa
- Collection title
- Archive of Ambassador W. Beverly Carter
- Classification
- Awards, Medals, and Insignia
- Type
- commemorative medals
- Topic
- Africa
- Government
- International affairs
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr.
- Object number
- A2019.45.1.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




