Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 Auction on an original period ribbon

on an original period ribbon

Combined Pilot & Observer Badge - October 4

A very well-preserved first pattern Kriegsmarine Officer’s dress dagger

also known as Sister Pia (Schwester Pia)

5 pictures are loose and unsorted

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 Auction on an original period ribbon(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