Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross GTRexclude The gilding on the crossguard

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

unmarked but of typical "Braća Knaus

held in place by five rivets which pass through the handle

Ontario and Paris

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered black inscription of “WAFFEN-SS”

Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross GTRexclude The gilding on the crossguard(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1892. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse and obverse of the loop respectively, measuring 55. 2 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length sash that