Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude 31 August 1941

31 August 1941

Faithful Service Decoration - 2nd Class - For Twenty-Five Years' Service

signifying the recipients refusal to work for the Germans

stamped "LUFTSCHIFF HINDENBURG

Charles Edwin Knight was born on July 27

Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude 31 August 1941(Benin): Two piece construction, silver gilt with black enamels, 59 mm x 65 mm, intact enamels, spotting, points on two arms bent back slightly, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Dahomey was instituted in 1960 and discontinued in 1986, being replaced by the National Order of Benin. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.