maxblue Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Gentlemen, I have this knight commanders star but it is quite unique. There are small holes on the edges of the star and at the same time there is a needle. The reverse is silvered. On the obverse the star looks like the old cloth type but it is metal. The badge on the star is gilded bronze with enamel. Does anybody know anything about this badge or have any theories. Any information would be valuable. Tank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Max,I suspect it is a private European issue from around the 1830s, when awarded the KCB at this period they were issued with the regular badge and a tinsel star, many people had metal stars privately made. The British made pieces generally had the makers name on it which makes me think that it is European.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetPolice Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I agree Paul, it is probably a 'one off', commissioned by a recipient. Zeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxblue Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thank you for your answers. Could it be that it is made i France? The two hooks on each side of the needle are common on french made stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 And the extra holes in the corners for an extra secure attachment - sewed on - which was not a feature of the original issues. Very interesting piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxblue Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I think that the extra holes where there from the start. The stars had to be worn all the time in the erarly 19-century. Maybe the recipient modyfied the star so he could use it on other uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yes could well be French made, the jewellers in Paris had a field day during the post 1815 allied occupation.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurorders Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I do know that Europe-wide, full metal breast stars started coming into prominent vogue around 1 1860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Nice Star! I agree with Paul. It looks French made one Do not forget Belgium and German makers as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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