Benin. An Order Of Merit, Knight, C. 1970 GTRexclude the obverse also bearing Berlin

the obverse also bearing Berlin studio marks

he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

chipping evident in the enamels on the shield

This was worn by members of the SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops)

which was later changed to Henry Edward Harrison

Benin. An Order Of Merit, Knight, C. 1970 GTRexclude the obverse also bearing BerlinInstituted October 24, 1961. In silver, a green enamelled five point star with ball finials, one long silver ray in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled geographic shape of the country on a gilt field with rays, with a white enamelled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY MERITE DU BENIN, reverse is plain, measures 38. 4mm (w) x 42. 3mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 13. 4 grams, marked on ring AB & Cie denoting