Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Hold however golden gilt is worn

however golden gilt is worn

" and tagged "L'EROICA DIFESA DELL'AMBA ALAGI" (The Heroic Defence of Alagi)

he was employed as a Gardener during the Summer months and employed with as a Machine Operator with Standard Tube in Woodstock

the lower section bears the inscription BOSNIEN HERCEGOVINA DALMATIEN 1916

Shergold of Saratoga County

Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Hold however golden gilt is worn(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, chipping evident in the green enamels of the wreath on both sides, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was an order of knighthood established on December 1, 1889 at Porto Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the