France, Colonial. A Dahomey Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Knight Archive A maltese cross in bronzed

A maltese cross in bronzed tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross

Philippines

wood stem and ball frame

the fullsize medals are un-mounted

A desirable Prussian Observer’s badge in silver (marked “800” on the reverse of the pin) with a finely enameled square insignia consisting of white

France, Colonial. A Dahomey Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Knight Archive A maltese cross in bronzedDahomey (now Benin); Four piece construction, silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, 37. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in the black enamels on the tip of the top star point on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine.