Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction ocm Czechoslovakian M-30 Skoda artillery

ocm Czechoslovakian M-30 Skoda artillery gun)

extensive chipping with loss of the fish skin grip at its base on one side

Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit is an order bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture

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Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction ocm Czechoslovakian M-30 Skoda artilleryInstituted 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,