Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold from October 8

from October 8

Victory Medal (CH

The front is completed by a vertical row of eight gold gilt pebbled buttons on the right side

born October 12th 1892 on Grand Island

and later awarded the Coronation Medal 1953

Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold from October 8A Gabonese Order of the Equatorial Star; Commander Three piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, French made, hallmarked on the loop, 61. 7 mm x 72. 5 mm, on full length neck ribbon, moderate crazing in the blue enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" on the inside lid, scuffed on the bottom, case also near extremely fine.