Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Newly Listed near the cuff

near the cuff

UBERQUOI 1945" on the reverse

By November 1916

It is signed in pencil by the Commander of Sappers in the 4th Army Corps

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Newly Listed near the cuffInstituted 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,