France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Buy Now A Silver Grade Infantry Assault

A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge - in zinc

During the height of the Cold War

Badge is made of silver (hallmarked

Gold and multi-enamelled centrepiece

50 mm lightly knurled pin

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Buy Now A Silver Grade Infantry AssaultDahomey (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