Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction 55" sewn in place on

55" sewn in place on the top of the hoist sleeve on the reverse

78 mm x 153 mm each

26 mm x 72 mm

and to the present vendor

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction 55" sewn in place onInstituted 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,