Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China In case bronze

In case bronze

his father's birthday)

the dirk measuring 187 mm in length

kite and half moon cut/shaped)

with images of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China In case bronzeInstituted 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,