France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Auction slip on style shoulder straps

slip on style shoulder straps with bright silvery NCO’s tress on the edges

1942 he was promoted to Rottenfuhrer

When war broke out

The combined Spanish and SS forces were able to hold the position against a tank supported force seven times as numerous as they were

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Auction slip on style shoulder strapsDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical