Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China interior fabric hinge has started

interior fabric hinge has started to come apart

74mm (h-to top of suspension)

the Large Military Merit Medal with Swords ("Signum Laudis" (Austria-Hungary)

two branches of the Order exist

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China interior fabric hinge has startedInstituted 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,