Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China In case bronze

In case bronze

the dirk measuring 187 mm in length

with images of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Footnote: George Wolsley Newis was born on January 6

one in white metal with pin on reverse and one in brass with two vertical prongs

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China In case bronzeInstituted 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,