Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold but one of our aeroplanes

but one of our aeroplanes exploded a bomb too near for her pleasure

Champion in October 1925

born October 12th 1892 on Grand Island

at the age of 46

Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold but one of our aeroplanesA 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.