France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 22 mm x 97 mm)

22 mm x 97 mm)

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

/ Philips' Chart of the North & Baltic Seas / Philips' Chart of the Mediterranean" with other detailed information for each map

maker marked "MJV"

maker marked in the right bottom corner “E

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer Hold 22 mm x 97 mm)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),