Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude DELLA CONF

DELLA CONF

with a gilt metal "B" placed upon the wreath

obverse centre exhibiting a superposed royal crown on a blue enameled background

Reverse bearing “Travail et Progres- Arbeid En Vooruitgang” (translation: work and progress in French and Dutch)

light crazing and wear on the belt from active use

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 GTRexclude DELLA CONF(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1889. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was instituted on August 30, 1889 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. It became a