France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 97mm (w) x 44

97mm (w) x 44

22 mm x 97 mm)

constructed of machine-embroidered silver threading on a dark grey wool back

maker marked in the right bottom corner “E

Three German passports

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 97mm (w) x 44Instituted 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),