Order of the Black Star, Officer

SKU: 01.FRA.0119.106.01

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  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Reverse
  • Officer (by Arthus-Bertrand & Beranger) Obverse
  • Officer (by Arthus-Bertrand & Beranger) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    May 10, 1896
  • makers
    Arthus-Bertrand & Beranger, Paris

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.

Decorations may vary in size, composition, and manufacturer.

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Versions

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Version

Order of the Black Star, Officer

  • Price

    $85-250 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    45mm

  • Maker

    Arthus-Bertrand & Beranger, Paris

  • Version Remarks

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Miniatures

Officer miniature obverse
Miniature

Order of the Black Star, Miniature Officer

  • Price

    $100 USD

  • Size

    12x18.5mm

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Remarks

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