France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when Henry

when Henry

An Order of the Red Banner Medal

measuring 80 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) x 18 mm (h)

with large rosette and metal clip for badge attachment

He joined the army as an infantry soldier in 1924

France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when Henry(Ordre Royale De L'etoile D'anjouan). Instituted 1874 by Sultan Mohamed Sad Omar. An eight armed star in bronze gilt, arms composed of groups of seven smooth rays, with obverse centre presenting an upright gilt hand above a gilt crescent moon on a white enamel background medallion, surrounded by ornate toned ring, plain convex reverse, measuring 58. 23 mm (w) x 64. 12 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with large rosette, gilt wear evident, in very fine