France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 43mm x 59mm

measuring 43mm x 59mm

measuring 13 mm (w) x 7

measuring 197 mm (w) x 275 mm (h) x 50 mm (d)

according to a consignor

Gardiner joined the Society by right of his descent from his great uncle

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 43mm x 59mmInstituted 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.