France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity Military Division (silver gilt and

Military Division (silver gilt and enamels

reverse illustrating an open-ended wreath of laurel and olive branches

73 mm x 113 mm)

this soldier was hit in the heart by a fragment of a shell

having been promoted to Senior Commissioned Stores Officer earlier that month

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity Military Division (silver gilt andDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical