France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction Archive made badge

made badge

measuring 24 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

He reverted to the rank of Lance Corporal on January 1

other in silver

Garland was entitled to the four awards indicated)

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction Archive made badge(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. Type II. 1896 1963 issue. Of French manufacture, Grand Officer set consisting of an enameled white and blue Maltese Cross with elegant gilt edges in silver gilt, featuring sets of multiple rays in each quadrant, with obverse centre exhibiting an enameled black five pointed star, double sided, suspended by an enameled green laurel wreath also in silver gilt, presenting twice