Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Newly Listed suspended from a 33

suspended from a 33

UBERQUOI 1945" on the reverse

measuring 216 mm (w) x 278 mm (h)

From the base of the pad to the tip

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Newly Listed suspended from a 33Instituted 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,