Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude 31 August 1941

31 August 1941

wear in top right corner

slight scattered undulation of the protective edge

It has side entry pockets on either side at the front

WWI 32nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Browning brass

Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude 31 August 1941(Benin): Two piece construction, silver gilt with black enamels, 59 mm x 65 mm, intact enamels, spotting, points on two arms bent back slightly, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Dahomey was instituted in 1960 and discontinued in 1986, being replaced by the National Order of Benin. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.