France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed measuring 72 mm (w) x

measuring 72 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

1 Construction Battalion

fourteen pages of service papers and ten pages of additional research papers

marked "BR" on the bow and measure 13mm x 58mm

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed measuring 72 mm (w) xInstituted 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, 87. 0mm (w) x 86. 90mm (h), weighs 88. 5 grams, very dark patina, enamels intact, hinge and catch functional, remains in very fine condition.