Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude impressed "24015" on the edge

impressed "24015" on the edge

gilt wear evident on the obverse and edge of the VM

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and was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery

later becoming active in the postwar SS veterans’ lobby group HIAG

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude impressed "24015" on the edge(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1889. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was instituted on August 30, 1889 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. It became a