France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star, Commander Newly Listed A privately-purchased case for a

A privately-purchased case for a 1914 Iron Cross II Class

5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension

Five of the photos measure 62 mm (w) x 102 mm (h) each

9 cm (w) x 17

exhibiting a yellowish tint to the bone

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star, Commander Newly Listed A privately-purchased case for a(Ordre de l'toile Noire) Commanders neck badge, Maltese Cross in silver gilt and enamels, 56. 8 mm wide by 94 mm including crown suspension height, with a weight of 74. 4 grams. No hallmarks, with full length of neck ribbon, in fine condition. Footnote: The order was created in 1889 by King Toffa of Dahomey, West Africa, and it became a French Colonial award in 1896 for 10 years service in West and Equatorial Africa by the military. Not issued after