Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive Serbian Loyalty to the Fatherland

Serbian Loyalty to the Fatherland Medal  - Silvered bronze

II Class (Rád Slovenského Národného povstania II

certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified regimental commander

loss of black finish evident to the cross

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive Serbian Loyalty to the FatherlandInstituted 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,