Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a beautiful worn example

a beautiful worn example

circumscribed with “Einigkeit macht stark Vaterlandsliebe unüberwindlich” (Together we are stronger Patriotism insurmountable)

A First War Iron Cross First Class 1914

The scabbard of this fine dagger is straight throughout

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a beautiful worn example(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