France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of bearing magnetic metal loop for

bearing magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

weighing 15

(Heer Schiffchen für Männer der Flak/Artillerie)

late-war Heer EM/NCO’s service tunic

3 mm x 16 mm)

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of bearing magnetic metal loop forInstituted 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),