France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Province of China 5 mm (w) x 97

5 mm (w) x 97 mm (h)

While with the Algonquin Regiment

the spine with four magnetic metal eyelets through which is looped a braided cord

on a double loop suspension from a period original ribbon

University of Montreal

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Province of China 5 mm (w) x 97Instituted 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,