France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden very rare in silver grade

very rare in silver grade

In hollow stainless steel

measuring 41 mm (w) x 56 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension)

as well as to citizens in companies

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden very rare in silver gradeInstituted 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, partial maker mark, measures 86 mm (w) x 86. 9 mm (h),