Anjouan Star Order ?

[Linasl]

Greetings All.

I just purchased what I believe is the .Anjouan Star Order. I really know nothing about this medal. I would like to know:

1. is this the Anjouan Star Order?

2. from what time period?

3. is it called "Anjouan Star Order"?

4. what was it issued for?

5. who was eligible to receive this medal/order?

6. is this rare or common?

I have attached a photo to this post. It may not be all that clear, but it is the best I can do. It is the photo given by the seller of the medal. I do not have it yet.

So... any and all information would be very much appreciated. Thank you

[JPL]

Greetings All.

I just purchased what I believe is the .Anjouan Star Order. I really know nothing about this medal. I would like to know:

1. is this the Anjouan Star Order?

2. from what time period?

3. is it called "Anjouan Star Order"?

4. what was it issued for?

5. who was eligible to receive this medal/order?

6. is this rare or common?

I have attached a photo to this post. It may not be all that clear, but it is the best I can do. It is the photo given by the seller of the medal. I do not have it yet.

So... any and all information would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Yes, this is the Order of the Star of Anjouan (Ordre de l'Etoile d'Anjouan). This order was founded by Sultan Said Abdullah in 1874 and reorganized by Sultan Mohammed Said Omar in 1892. The Comoro Islands are a small archipelago off the south east coast of Africa, northwest of Madagascar. These islands became a French Protectorate in 1886 and the Order became a French Colonial Order on the 12th of September 1896. It had the same fives classes as the French Legion of Honor and was awarded for a wide variety of services. It was discontinued December 3, 1963. Before being taken over by the French, the ribbon for this order was red with orange stripes toward each side. (Ref: Werlich)

Hope this helps.

Jean-Paul

[Guest IMHF]

Very Nice, we were talking about a badge with the same design a few months ago, Owain can you help us out again.

Thank you

Lorenzo

[922F]

The Federal Government of Comores reestablished this order about 20 years ago. The motto ring inscription [in French] now generally omits the word Royal. Check Ed Emering's or the Comoro Gov't website.

[Linasl]

Thanks to all for your input.

Linas