Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Auction to commemorate his second marriage

to commemorate his second marriage with Princess Amélie of Leuchtenberg on August 2

he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1941

and the garment is in an overall near extremely fine condition

two Royal Canadian Artillery

including the attachment of two Japanese coins

Gabon, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Equatorial Star, Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Auction to commemorate his second marriageThree piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the loop, on full length neck ribbon, measuring at 61. 4 mm x 74. 32 mm, and weighing 57. 6 grams, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" on the inside lid, extremely fine.