Linasl Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linasl Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks to all for your input. Linas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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