Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China there are two horizontal-slit pockets

there are two horizontal-slit pockets on both sides of the rear of the pants

two branches of the Order exist

interior fabric hinge has started to come apart

the reverse stamped with a serial number of “155395”

Oxfordshire and buried there

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China there are two horizontal-slit pocketsInstituted 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,