Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Set by Bertrand visually-hidden but with some light but

but with some light but obvious signs of wear throughout

while a functional spring catch and stud release is set into the crossguard and ricasso

embroidered red maple leafs on white

88 mm x 45

22mm (w) x 27mm (h)

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Set by Bertrand visually-hidden but with some light but(Ordre National du Bnin) National Order of Benin, Type II, since 1993. In gilt bronze and green enamel, the reverse side with enamelled crest, 70 mm x 85 mm, hallmarked on the suspension loop with Arthus Bertrand Mark, without ribbon, near mint condition. The star of the order, in gilt bronze and green enamel, a grand cross, the reverse side with enamelled coat of arms, fastened by a rocking pin with hallmark in arm and two side hooks, 91 mm all