Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State

STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State Mint

Light contact on the pommel's end

emboss stamped "Photograph" in running script with a Japanese inscription immediately to the right

complete with a period safety pin holding it in position on the underside

Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold STAATSMÜNZE” for the Prussian State(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1892. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse and obverse of the loop respectively, measuring 55. 2 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length sash that