France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Buy Now He was re-mustered as Clerk

He was re-mustered as Clerk Administrative "A" on March 1

Although the organization's historic roots stem from a system of fraternal lodges and units in the late nineteenth century

with bronze gilt harps in each quadrant

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

and black tricolour piping

France, Colonial. An Order of the Star of Anjouan, Officer, c.1930 Buy Now He was re-mustered as Clerk(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