France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Auction When war broke out

When war broke out

18 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit at RAF Snitterfield

that he was Married and that his trade was that of Sailor

1942 he was promoted to Rottenfuhrer

slip on style shoulder straps with bright silvery NCO’s tress on the edges

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Auction When war broke outDahomey (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