France, Republic. An Order Of The Black Star, Grand Cross Set, By Bertrand United Republic of retaining a black-and-white photo of

retaining a black-and-white photo of Kindlund

issued to Ludwig Planz

there was a dissolution of the battalions "Valley"

silver iron cross insignia on the lid

he applied for a posting and joined 66 Squadron on April 10

France, Republic. An Order Of The Black Star, Grand Cross Set, By Bertrand United Republic of retaining a black-and-white photo of(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted on 1 December 1889 at Porto Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the Republic of Benin). In silver gilt, a Maltese cross featuring white enamels with blue borders, clusters of three gilt rays in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a black enamelled star, a mirrored reverse with a large green enamelled laurel suspension, marked on suspension with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver