Benin. An Order Of Merit, Knight, C. 1970 GTRexclude the lid bearing a gilt

the lid bearing a gilt wreathed number “50”

the obverse also bearing Berlin studio marks

which was later changed to Henry Edward Harrison

This was worn by members of the SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops)

he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

Benin. An Order Of Merit, Knight, C. 1970 GTRexclude the lid bearing a giltInstituted October 24, 1961. In silver, a green enamelled five point star with ball finials, one long silver ray in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled geographic shape of the country on a gilt field with rays, with a white enamelled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY MERITE DU BENIN, reverse is plain, measures 38. 4mm (w) x 42. 3mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 13. 4 grams, marked on ring AB & Cie denoting