France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star, Commander GTRexclude The 1889-1890 academic year witnessed

The 1889-1890 academic year witnessed the foundation of the Department of Physics and Mathematics

obverse centre presenting a red enameled cross with white enamel and gilt boarders

Michael Grand Cross Star

preparing for eventual service in Europe

ERII (C-5538 PTE

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star, Commander GTRexclude The 1889-1890 academic year witnessed(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