France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Auction Archive See “Eagles Recalled”

See “Eagles Recalled”

the D-guard finished with a teardrop design

continuing to serve in that roll until August 30

surrounded a narrow ring

One featuring nine decorations

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Auction Archive See “Eagles Recalled”Instituted May 10, 1896. An Officers Badge in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 37 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), partial Bertrand maker mark on ring, worn on original ribbon with large rosette, light enamels wear and chips to reverse center black star, near very fine. A Knights Badge, in silvered bronze, reverse is plain, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 38 mm (w) x 60 mm (h),