France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity succeeding Major General T

succeeding Major General T

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the reverse

Naming is officially impressed in large capitals on the DFM and in small capitals on the First World War Pair

An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to the M

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Type Setter

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity succeeding Major General TDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical