France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold the Royal Military Collage and

the Royal Military Collage and the 2 Canadian Guards

he was re-admitted to the Helena Officers' Hospital on November 28th with "Tonsilitis"

The red felt blade washer shows slight wear but remains intact

Later that same year

which employed young women

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold the Royal Military Collage andInstituted 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.