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.
Saint Martin of Tours. Martin is a common given and family name in many languages. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, the protective godhead of the Latins, and therefore the god of war. The meaning is usually rendered in reference to the god as of Mars, or of war/warlike (martial). It has remained a popular given name in Christian times, in honor of Saint Martin of Tours; it is also the most common French surname.