Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Newly Listed on American style ribbon and

on American style ribbon and broach

and as an expression of appreciation of these services

After his first wife died in 1897

Served as an Ordinary seaman aboard H

Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Newly Listed on American style ribbon and(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