Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State

STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State Mint

Footnote: The Order of Leopold is one of the three current Belgian national honorary orders of knighthood

42mm (x59mm including wreath suspension)

After his retirement from the RAF

Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1892. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse and obverse of the loop respectively, measuring 55. 2 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length sash that