France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity It is dated to Wilhelmshaven

It is dated to Wilhelmshaven on August 29

reverse illustrating a sword

with the wreath in the eagle's talons symbolizing victory

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Type Setter

Naming is officially impressed in large capitals on the DFM and in small capitals on the First World War Pair

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity It is dated to WilhelmshavenDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical