French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity War Merit Cross First Class

War Merit Cross First Class with Swords - In silvered tombac

First War British Field Binoculars - In leather case of issue

Commanders Cross with Swords - (1858-1866) In gold and enamels (swords in silver)

the guns opened fire and these hostile advances were checked

1946 for his award of the MBE "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia

French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity War Merit Cross First ClassCommanders neck badge, Maltese Cross in silver gilt and enamels, 55mm (x82mm including crown suspension) With Frencjh hallmarks, with full length of neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition; the order was created in 1889 by King Toffa of Dahomey, West Africa, and it became a French Colonial award in 1896 for 10 years service in West and Equatorial Africa by the military. Not issued after 1963.