France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of weighing 15

weighing 15

missing its dual pronged clip on the left end

On the edge of the cap is a tan-coloured faux leather sweatband that is perforated towards the front

bearing magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

who was born on 23 January 1884 in Fledkirch (Vorarlberg)

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of weighing 15Instituted May 10, 1896. An Officers Badge in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 37 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), partial Bertrand maker mark on ring, worn on original ribbon with large rosette, light enamels wear and chips to reverse center black star, near very fine. A Knights Badge, in silvered bronze, reverse is plain, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 38 mm (w) x 60 mm (h),