Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Footnote: The Order of Agricultural

Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit is an order bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture

like in the case of this award

55" sewn in place on the top of the hoist sleeve on the reverse

the mouth of which is lined in army green wool

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Auction Footnote: The Order of AgriculturalInstituted 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,