France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Auction Below the eagle are two

Below the eagle are two vertically oriented pebbled metal (magnetic) buttons

It was noted that he was a "Well nourished man

from September 1927 to February 1930 and joined Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington

reinforcement spine with the sliding ventilation shutter

France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Auction Below the eagle are two(Ordre Royale De L'etoile D'anjouan). Instituted 1874 by Sultan Mohamed Sad Omar. An eight armed star in bronze gilt, arms composed of groups of seven smooth rays, with obverse centre presenting an upright gilt hand above a gilt crescent moon on a white enamel background medallion, surrounded by ornate toned ring, plain convex reverse, measuring 58. 23 mm (w) x 64. 12 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with large rosette, gilt wear evident, in very fine