Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction and to the present vendor

and to the present vendor

ocm Czechoslovakian M-30 Skoda artillery gun)

the reverse bears the Reichskriegsflagge (model 1903-1921)

78 mm x 153 mm each

5 mm (h) inclusive of its coat-of-arms clasp

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction and to the present vendorInstituted 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,