France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Archive two pinch pins on reverse

two pinch pins on reverse

his Continuous Service with the Royal Naval ending on March 22

overlaid by crossed swords

possibly because it was adopted on Saint Joseph's Day

0mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension)

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Archive two pinch pins on reverseInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. In silver, an eight point star with cluster of five smooth rays, the medallion superimposed presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, the reverse with a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, marked with a boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838, makers mark of Arthus Bertrand, measures 88 mm (w) x 88