French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity the title printed in gold

the title printed in gold ink on the cover

Commanders Cross with Swords - (1858-1866) In gold and enamels (swords in silver)

He was struck off strength as being "medically unfit" and discharged at Winnipeg on April 24

1946 for his award of the MBE "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia

now that he was back on Canadian soil: "At present patient looks and feels well

French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity the title printed in goldCommanders 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.