France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold Medal in solid GOLD

Medal in solid GOLD

1898 in Wilhelmshaven

Later that same year

This Medal was awarded to Chef d’Escadron of the General Staff

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold Medal in solid GOLDInstituted 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.