Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 Auction also known as Sister Pia

also known as Sister Pia (Schwester Pia)

Includes: four Kingdom items: CCRR (Carabinieri) Badge (in die-stamped silvered metal

three days shy of his 29th birthday

5 pictures are loose and unsorted

Dahomey. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, III Class Commander, c.1925 Auction also known as Sister Pia(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1889. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels, hallmarked "AB&Cie" (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Black Star was instituted on August 30, 1889 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. It became a