Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold 1898 in Nuremberg

1898 in Nuremberg

the announcement followed by a poem: "On Fame's eternal camping-ground / His silent tent is spread

Fleet Air Arm personnel who did not qualify by sea service may qualify under the criteria applicable to Royal Air Force personnel

his total flying time accrued on De Havilland Tiger Moths

Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross Hold 1898 in Nuremberg(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1892. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse and obverse of the loop respectively, measuring 55. 2 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length sash that