France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Republic of worn on a replacement blue

worn on a replacement blue ribbon

1938-39 Wehrmacht Day for Winter Work Tinnie - Silvered tin

so called "private purchase"

are used more frequently than the full name

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Republic of worn on a replacement blueInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. A Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt and enamels, presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, marked on integral suspension with boars head denoting French manufacture and silver fineness, measures 55. 1mm (w) x 84. 2 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear and contact marks,