France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 United Republic of Pforzheim) on the reverse of

Pforzheim) on the reverse of both crosses

A 1917-1918 Austrian Bravery Medal

196th Infantry Battalion

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5cm (14-1/2")

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 United Republic of Pforzheim) on the reverse of(Ordre de l'toile Noire). Instituted in 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. Type II. 1896 1963 issue. Of French manufacture, Grand Officer set consisting of an enameled white and blue Maltese Cross with elegant gilt edges in silver gilt, featuring sets of multiple rays in each quadrant, with obverse centre exhibiting an enameled black five pointed star, double sided, suspended by an enameled green laurel wreath also in silver gilt, presenting twice