Dahomey, Kingdom/Republic (Benin); France, II Empire, III Republic. A Lot of Five Miniature Awards

Includes:

1. Dahomey, Kingdom/Republic (Benin). Order of the Black Star of Benin (Ordre de l'Étoile Noire): in silver gilt with blue, white, black and green enamels.

2. France, Second Empire. Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal 1862-1865 (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition du Mexique): in silver.

3. France, Third Empire: Dardanelles Commemorative Medal (Médaille commémorative des Dardanelles): in bronze.

4. two WWII War Crosses 1939-1945 (Croix de Guerre): in bronze, both with "1939-1940" centrepieces on the reverse.

The Order of the Black Star of Benin with intact enamels and without a ribbon, the other four awards with original ribbons, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.