The Star Model BM is a single-action semi-automatic pistol that fires the 9 mm Para pistol cartridge. It was produced by Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. in Spain. Although its external appearance resembles the classic M1911, its design is different in several respects.
St. Martin of Tours, (born 316, Sabaria, Pannonia [now Szombathely, Hungary]âdied November 8, 397, Candes, Gaul [France]; Western feast day, November 11; Eastern feast day November 12), patron saint of France, father of monasticism in Gaul, and the first great leader of Western monasticism. 1  Of pagan parentage, Martin chose Christianity at age 10.
St. Martin / St. Maarten: an island with a unique status ... The island is divided into two geographical zones. At the signing of the Treaty of Concordia in 1648 the island was split into two parts: the southern part (Sint Maarten) was granted to the Netherlands and the northern part was given to France (Saint Martin).