France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden 1875 in Altona County

1875 in Altona County

Marked with the Luftwaffe eagle on the cover

very rare in silver grade

a matching set of Reichsbahn Pay Group 11 shoulder boards

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden 1875 in Altona CountyInstituted 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, partial maker mark, measures 86 mm (w) x 86. 9 mm (h),