France, Republic. An Order Of The Black Star, Grand Cross Set, By Bertrand Archive maker marked on reverse (A

maker marked on reverse (A

After a long rest

measuring 60 mm x 19 mm

46 mm (w) x 54

Limbosch sent out patrols to inform the Allies

France, Republic. An Order Of The Black Star, Grand Cross Set, By Bertrand Archive maker marked on reverse (A(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted on 1 December 1889 at Porto Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the Republic of Benin). In silver gilt, a Maltese cross featuring white enamels with blue borders, clusters of three gilt rays in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a black enamelled star, a mirrored reverse with a large green enamelled laurel suspension, marked on suspension with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver