Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Archive 1st Lieutenant Hervey gave the

1st Lieutenant Hervey gave the order to "bail out" and tried to put the ship on automatic pilot

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1913-1918)

Earl Roberts

on loop for suspension from an original leather cord

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Archive 1st Lieutenant Hervey gave theInstituted 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,