Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude exhibiting gilt wear and oxidation

exhibiting gilt wear and oxidation

And in order to meet unknown conditions

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Pinned into each board is a gilded aluminum rank pip and stylized “HV” insignia of the Heeresverwaltung

with a gilt metal "B" placed upon the wreath

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude exhibiting gilt wear and oxidation(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1889. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was instituted on August 30, 1889 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. It became a