Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction to commemorate the Defence of

to commemorate the Defence of Teruel on July 3rd

and to the present vendor

the mouth of which is lined in army green wool

the reverse bears the Reichskriegsflagge (model 1903-1921)

extensive chipping with loss of the fish skin grip at its base on one side

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction to commemorate the Defence ofInstituted 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,