French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity Both pins on pommel cap

Both pins on pommel cap are present

he enlisted with the Royal Navy on August 26

War Merit Cross First Class with Swords - In silvered tombac

A German First War Group - Mounted as originally worn German style

First War British Field Binoculars - In leather case of issue

French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity Both pins on pommel capCommanders neck badge, Maltese Cross in silver gilt and enamels, 55mm (x82mm including crown suspension) With Frencjh hallmarks, with full length of neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition; the order was created in 1889 by King Toffa of Dahomey, West Africa, and it became a French Colonial award in 1896 for 10 years service in West and Equatorial Africa by the military. Not issued after 1963.