Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Archive the reverse maker marked “Gustav

the reverse maker marked “Gustav Brehmer

the scabbard measuring 108 mm in length

36 mm (w) x 52

Instituted 1914 by Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst

for actions he took during the advance on Mons from November 7 to 10

Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight Archive the reverse maker marked “Gustav(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 6 and 9 o'clock, along with scattered chipping in the green enamels on both sides of the