France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity HMS Vimy would see action

HMS Vimy would see action in September 1941

in opposition to the German High Seas Fleet

An impressive star in silver

Footnote: HJ Gefolgschaft – the equivalent of a company

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity HMS Vimy would see actionInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. In silver, an eight point star with cluster of five smooth rays, the medallion superimposed presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, the reverse with a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, 87. 0mm (w) x 86. 90mm (h), weighs 88. 5 grams, very dark patina, enamels intact, hinge and catch functional, remains in very fine condition.