Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold Austrian Red Cross Medal -

Austrian Red Cross Medal - In bronze gilt and enamels

in die pressed steel

Circa 1860-80

in extremely fine condition (Niemann catalogue page 784)

A First Class Faithful Service Cross - First Class - In silvered/gilded bronze

Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold Austrian Red Cross Medal -A 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.