France, Republic. A French, Italian, Nicaraguan, And Chilean Medal Bar GTRexclude the obverse with a bronzed

the obverse with a bronzed cross with fleur-de-lis attached on the ends

which will ever be held in proud remembrance

maker marked "4"on pin (Stainhauer & Luck) and L/16 below catch

thick khaki patch forming the slip-on strap sewn in place on the reverse

France, Republic. A French, Italian, Nicaraguan, And Chilean Medal Bar GTRexclude the obverse with a bronzedA medal bar with four decorations, including a Dahomey, French Protectorate. An Order of the Black Star, V Class Knight. (Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 37. 84 mm (w) x 60. 40 mm (h inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension), presenting loss of enamel on reverse centre, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon with rosette, and in otherwise near