Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude Frankzenthal (Pfalz)”

Frankzenthal (Pfalz)”

impressed "24015" on the edge

gilt wear evident on the obverse and edge of the VM

to allow for length adjustment

Among his decoration were the Iron Cross 1st Class (1914) and the Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude Frankzenthal (Pfalz)”(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