France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Newly Listed Sieger of the 6th S

Sieger of the 6th S

mounted to a zinc support plate

with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G

in turn suspended from a black leather strap embroidered with silver aluminum wire tresses

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Newly Listed Sieger of the 6th SInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. In silver, an eight point star with cluster of five smooth rays, the medallion superimposed presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, the reverse with a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, marked with a boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838, makers mark of Arthus Bertrand, measures 88 mm (w) x 88