France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Miniature In Gold United Republic of and a complete record of

and a complete record of their award: their characteristics: how they are named and how they are counterfeited

red anchor clasp affixed to its original tri-colour ribbon

25 mm x 106 mm)

along with coiled serpents on his left forearm

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Miniature In Gold United Republic of and a complete record of(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. Type II. 1896 1963 issue. Multi piece construction gold miniature with gold, white, blue, green and black enamels, with laurel leaf suspension, measuring at 13. 6mm (w) x 21. 75mm (h to top of ball suspension), and weighing at 2. 1 grams.