Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive II Class (Rád Slovenského Národného

II Class (Rád Slovenského Národného povstania II

certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified regimental commander

Constructed of a cardboard-reinforced black wool base

" at the bottom right

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive II Class (Rád Slovenského NárodnéhoInstituted 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,