France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'etoile d'Anjouan Officier 1896-1963). 4th Class 'Officers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of approx 56mm dimension

The silk riband fitted with a silk rosette denoting 'Officier' class / grade

Of French 'manufacture

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

The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary French style

Choice, with bright gilt and enamels, and silk moire riband

Condition: EF

Code: 21186