Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight GTRexclude The reason for an auxiliary

The reason for an auxiliary currency were the restrictions of some local currencies in occupied regions

The cap has a traditional high peak with extremely fine quality gilt aluminum bullion twisted piping along the crown of the cap

missings its reverse hardware

35 mm (w) x 29

THOMAS PAGE BUTLER

Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight GTRexclude The reason for an auxiliary(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 6 and 9 o'clock, along with scattered chipping in the green enamels on both sides of the