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

extensive chipping with loss of the fish skin grip at its base on one side

26 mm x 72 mm

Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit is an order bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture

the reverse bears the Reichskriegsflagge (model 1903-1921)

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,