Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive 1915 under the command of

1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C

Iron Cross First Class showing wear

with "COPYRIGHT BY E

SS-Freiwilligen Gebirgs-Division "Prinz Eugen")

above a swastika flanked by clutches of laurel leaves

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive 1915 under the command ofInstituted 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,