France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed central Germany

central Germany

a single row of eight holes for length adjustment on the right end

fourteen pages of service papers and ten pages of additional research papers

containing 359 pages with many coloured plates

maker marked "- MINCOVNA KREMNICA -" (Kremnica Mint) on the edge

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed central GermanyInstituted 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, 87. 0mm (w) x 86. 90mm (h), weighs 88. 5 grams, very dark patina, enamels intact, hinge and catch functional, remains in very fine condition.