France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star of Benin, Miniature in Gold

(Ordre de l'Étoile Noire). Instituted in 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. Type II. 1896-1963 issue. Multi-piece construction gold miniature with gold, white, blue, green and black enamels, with laurel leaf suspension, measuring at 13.6mm (w) x 21.75mm (h- to top of ball suspension), and weighing at 2.1 grams.