Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Henry Pownall and John Tamplin

Henry Pownall and John Tamplin

surmounted by typical Serbian principality Crown with finely enameled details

measuring 61 mm (w) x 96 mm (l) x 26

Ella Mellon of Hamilton

previously mounted

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Henry Pownall and John TamplinInstituted 1960. A large grand cross in bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a red enamelled five point cross with clusters of faceted rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a pebbled surface topped by a five point star, encircled by a ring bearing cron and a banner reading RPB (Republique Populaire du Benin Peoples Republic of Benin), the reverse features a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, pin marked with Arthus Bertrand maker mark,