Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China Footnote: The Huguenot cross is

Footnote: The Huguenot cross is a Christian religious symbol originating in France and is one of the more recognizable and popular symbols of the French evangelical reformed faith

The photo is dated to March 22

the dirk measuring 187 mm in length

Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of July 26

kite and half moon cut/shaped)

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China Footnote: The Huguenot cross isInstituted 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,