France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Newly Listed the reverse with a block

the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

mounted to a zinc support plate

Instituted in 1940s

Scholander was considered a hero and was highly recommended to be decorated or cited

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Newly Listed the reverse with a blockInstituted 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, makers mark of Arthus Bertrand, measures 88 mm (w) x 88