France, Colonial. A Dahomey Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Knight Newly Listed Descent through either the male

Descent through either the male or female line will be acceptable

A large and impressive Gold sash badge

in mint condition without creases or folds and only very minor signs of age

as it was noted that there was a vacancy existing at 15 ROD for a Private Storeman

1882 in Llangattock

France, Colonial. A Dahomey Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Knight Newly Listed Descent through either the maleDahomey (now Benin); Four piece construction, silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, 37. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in the black enamels on the tip of the top star point on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine.