Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive age-appropriate wear and fatigue is

age-appropriate wear and fatigue is evident to the exterior

certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified regimental commander

with a central Saxon horse on a ribbed background

Constructed of a cardboard-reinforced black wool base

" at the bottom right

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive age-appropriate wear and fatigue isInstituted 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,