France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'etoile d'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of 55mm dimension

Of French 'Parisian' manufacture

The reverse of the suspension clasp with a silver 'Sanglier' hallmark stamp and makers mark for Paris medal maker 'Maison Delande' (in use 1907-1962)

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Mohamed Said Omar of Anjouan in 1874. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963

Minimum award criteria before being recommended for the award was that French recipients should have served at least 9 years continuous or aggregated service in the French Indian Ocean territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Reunion, Comores, Madagascar etc

An early example of a very distinctive & attractive item of colonial insignia

Condition: GVF

Code: 21185