Order of the Black Star, Knight

SKU: 01.FRA.0119.107.01

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  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Reverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Reverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Reverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    May 10, 1896

History


The Order of the Black Star was founded by the King of Porto-Novo on December 1, 1889 and it became a colonial French order on May 10, 1896. The Order was one of three orders named an “Order of Overseas France” on September 1, 1950. It was later suppressed when the National Order of Merit was created in 1963.

The Order was awarded for overseas service in West African territories of at least 3 years, or for service in colonial expansion. After 1933, the minimum service requirement was extended to 9 years.

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Versions

  • Price

    $90-280 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    37-45x56-61mm

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  • Price

    $60 USD

  • Size

    15x25mm

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

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