French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity the crossing of the Garigliano

the crossing of the Garigliano proved to be the Battalion

many on board being unaware of how nearly their voyage had been delayed or cancelled altogether

33rd Battalion Collar Dog

EM/NCOs breast eagle

case damaged on top lid

French (Dahomey), Order Of The Black Star-Benin certificate_of_authenticity the crossing of the GariglianoCommanders 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.