Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China 79 mm x 36

79 mm x 36

suspended from a period original military personnel tri-fold ribbon

interior fabric hinge has started to come apart

Weighing 2

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China 79 mm x 36Instituted 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,