Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China suspending from a loop

suspending from a loop

In case bronze

Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of July 26

with images of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

The photo is dated to March 22

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China suspending from a loopInstituted 1960. A large grand cross in bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a red enamelled five point cross with clusters of faceted rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a pebbled surface topped by a five point star, encircled by a ring bearing cron and a banner reading RPB (Republique Populaire du Benin Peoples Republic of Benin), the reverse features a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, pin marked with Arthus Bertrand maker mark,