Comoros, French Colonial. A Royal Order Of The Star Of Anjouan, Officer, C.1920 Auction 1942 when the unit was

1942 when the unit was stationed in Bryansk (central Russia)

Pains in back

There was an honorary membership as well

in 1935 Nida rejoined the military and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1938

Comoros, French Colonial. A Royal Order Of The Star Of Anjouan, Officer, C.1920 Auction 1942 when the unit was(Ordre de l'toile d'Anjouan) Instituted 1874 by Sultan Mohamed Sad Omar. Of fine quality French manufacture in silver, consisting of an eight armed star, composed of groups of seven gilt smooth rays, obverse centre presenting an upright gilt hand above a gilt crescent moon on a white enamel background, silver gilt surround with ORDRE ROYAL DE LETOILE DANJOUAN COMORES, frosted silver diamond cut surround, convex reverse, with makers mark on reverse