France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity crazing evident in the white

crazing evident in the white enamels of the centrepiece

having been promoted to Senior Commissioned Stores Officer earlier that month

McDonough (337660 GNR

his tank was penetrated by an anti-tank gun

Military Division (silver gilt and enamels

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity crazing evident in the whiteDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical