France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction mounted to a five-sided aluminum

mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback

including a medal bar featuring three decorations

A Bavarian Red Cross 20-Year Long Service Award

obverse illustrating a shepherd leading his flock of sheep

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction mounted to a five-sided aluminumInstituted 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