Dahomey, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Black Star, V Class Knight Newly Listed maker’s sticker on the reverse

maker’s sticker on the reverse with “F

the Order was also granted for the organization of exhibitions dedicated to Cambodia and sacred events important to the French colonies

45mm(width) x 42

Buckle in stamped steel

Dahomey, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Black Star, V Class Knight Newly Listed maker’s sticker on the reverseOrdre de l'toile Noire. Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 61. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, extensive chipping evident in the black, blue and green enamels on both sides, original ribbon, poor. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was an order of knighthood established on December 1, 1889 at Porto Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the