Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight GTRexclude and has been rendered illegible

and has been rendered illegible by the combination of oxidation and re-painting

measuring 98 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

in generally very fine condition with much of the original “gilding” still intact

2 and forfeited 8 days' pay

THOMAS PAGE BUTLER

Dahomey, Republic Of Benin. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, V Class, Knight GTRexclude and has been rendered illegible(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 6 and 9 o'clock, along with scattered chipping in the green enamels on both sides of the