France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand visually-hidden A fine French made example

A fine French made example in silver with green

The Memorial was erected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and was unveiled in November 1967 in a naval ceremony conducted by H

ranging in conditions from fair to very fine

" After almost two weeks

was a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean War

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand visually-hidden A fine French made exampleInstituted 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