Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac First War Group of Four

First War Group of Four

the Benbow was part of the First Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet and took part in the Battle of Jutland

on topped by crossed axes

The end of December 1943 saw a shift to HMCS Niobe

1939 in Chyangthapu village

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac First War Group of Four(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1889. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was instituted on August 30, 1889 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. It became a