Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive dated 1944 with a brief

dated 1944 with a brief description of the photograph

measuring 15 mm x 9 mm

certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified regimental commander

II Class (Rád Slovenského Národného povstania II

He was to serve aboard a number of ships and at various bases throughout his naval career

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive dated 1944 with a briefInstituted 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,