France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Republic of a red and white enamelled

a red and white enamelled cross

Odum at the lower right

worn on a replacement blue ribbon

Jabs then conducted a surprise forced landing

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Set, by Bertrand Republic of a red and white enamelledInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. A Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt and enamels, presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, marked on integral suspension with boars head denoting French manufacture and silver fineness, measures 55. 1mm (w) x 84. 2 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear and contact marks,