France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 275 mm x 395 mm

275 mm x 395 mm

in overall very fine condition and scarce

with dots above the numbers featuring luminescent radium paint

maker marked and marked "925" silver on the reverse of the wreath suspension

Insignia in silver with red

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 275 mm x 395 mmInstituted 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),