France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold first seeing action during the

first seeing action during the attack on Falaise on the night of August 7–8

Military Medal (633633 SJT: R

the Royal Military Collage and the 2 Canadian Guards

which employed young women

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold first seeing action during theInstituted 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, 87. 0mm (w) x 86. 90mm (h), weighs 88. 5 grams, very dark patina, enamels intact, hinge and catch functional, remains in very fine condition.