Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 Auction WWI Commemorative War Medal

WWI Commemorative War Medal

Footnote: The Marienberger Dreieckrennen was a motorcycle race that took place on the non-permanent 17 km long raceway in the “triangle” of Saxony between 1923 and 1937

88 mm x 193 mm

As a "spare crew member"

Benin, French Protectorate. A National Order Of Dahomey, Iii Class Commander, C.1965 Auction WWI Commemorative War Medal(Benin): Two piece construction, silver gilt with black enamels, 59 mm x 65 mm, intact enamels, spotting, points on two arms bent back slightly, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Dahomey was instituted in 1960 and discontinued in 1986, being replaced by the National Order of Benin. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.