France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction 50 mm in interior diameter

50 mm in interior diameter

7 mm bronzed white metal Royal Flying Corps badge on the left side

including a medal bar featuring three decorations

along with oxidation

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction 50 mm in interior diameterInstituted 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