Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Archive on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from an original leather cord

a striking and exceptionally rare example in extremely fine condition

(56/813 Pte A

He signed his Attestation Paper on September 29

1st Lieutenant Hervey gave the order to "bail out" and tried to put the ship on automatic pilot

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Archive on loop for suspension fromInstituted 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,