France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction 0 mm (w) x 28

0 mm (w) x 28

50 mm in interior diameter

and this name stuck even as the knife went through several changes in its appearance

7 mm bronzed white metal Royal Flying Corps badge on the left side

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Auction 0 mm (w) x 28Instituted 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, makers mark of Arthus Bertrand, measures 88 mm (w) x 88