France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Buy Now By flying up and down

By flying up and down the road we managed to inflict a large number of casualties

The blade sits securely within a one-piece polished brass hilt

which has a reduced size floating bust of the Queen and an angled message and signature

some “salty”

France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Buy Now By flying up and down(Ordre Royale De L'etoile D'anjouan). Instituted 1874 by Sultan Mohamed Sad Omar. An eight armed star in bronze gilt, arms composed of groups of seven smooth rays, with obverse centre presenting an upright gilt hand above a gilt crescent moon on a white enamel background medallion, surrounded by ornate toned ring, plain convex reverse, measuring 58. 23 mm (w) x 64. 12 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with large rosette, gilt wear evident, in very fine