Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand United Republic of Baton Rouge was launched on

Baton Rouge was launched on 26 April 1975

circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE SERVICE IN THE WEHRMACHT”)

the other with a nut

(Einladung zum Tag der Deutschen Kunst)

34 mm x 53 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand United Republic of Baton Rouge was launched onInstituted 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,