France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity Naming is officially impressed in

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

It is dated to Wilhelmshaven on August 29

An interesting and rare album

The reverse of the handle was a wide central spine cover plate running between the upper and lower ferrules

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity Naming is officially impressed inDahomey (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