France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive all printed on period paper

all printed on period paper

crafted in bronze

In 14K Gold with red and light blue enamels

8 mm in depth x 220 mm in height

the exterior bearing a central white disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive all printed on period paperInstituted 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),