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Order of the Black Star, Officer - Silver and enamels, 38.8 mm x 58.5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, large rosette on u-shaped ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked \"Arthus Bertrand \u0026amp; Beranger PARIS\" on the inside lid, angled medal bed, scuffed, case fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110447993109,"sku":"EU5337","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_8077_copy.jpg?v=1692847015"},{"product_id":"the-order-of-the-black-star-of-benin-knight-eu6654","title":"The Order Of The Black Star Of Benin; Knight","description":"The Order of the Black Star of Benin; Knight -  Three-piece construction, silver and enamels, 37.8 mm x 56.6 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, light contact, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111313527061,"sku":"EU6654","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_95ec9f08-33d8-48be-83e0-f276aeff5898.jpg?v=1692849547"},{"product_id":"a-miniature-french-colonial-order-of-the-black-star-of-benin-in-gold-eu9238","title":"A Miniature French Colonial Order Of The Black Star Of Benin In Gold","description":"A Miniature French Colonial Order of the Black Star of Benin in Gold; Silver gilt and enamels, weighing 1.5 grams, 12 mm x 18.5 mm, intact enamels, near extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113656471829,"sku":"EU9238","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_miniature_fren_554b8e588b56d.jpg?v=1692853237"},{"product_id":"a-french-colonial-order-of-the-black-star-of-benin-knight-eu9836","title":"A French Colonial Order Of The Black Star Of Benin; Knight","description":"A French Colonial Order of the Black Star of Benin; Knight; Three-piece construction, silver and enamels, 37.8 mm x 56.6 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, light contact and enamel loss to some tips, otherwise very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113962721557,"sku":"EU9836","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_french_colonia_55c36d38d5699.jpg?v=1692853587"},{"product_id":"a-miniature-order-of-the-black-star-eu11201","title":"A Miniature Order Of The Black Star","description":"In silver and enamels, well marked, 15x25mm, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117998362901,"sku":"EU11201","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_5860.jpg?v=1692859801"},{"product_id":"dahomey-french-protectorate-an-order-of-the-black-star-v-class-knight-eg2974","title":"Dahomey, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Black Star, V Class Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrdre de l'Étoile Noire. Instituted in 1889. In silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 38.5 mm (w) x 61.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, extensive chipping evident in the black, blue and green enamels on both sides, original ribbon, poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Black Star was an order of knighthood established on December 1, 1889 at Porto-Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the Republic of Benin). Approved and recognized by the French government on July 30, 1894, after the establishment of the new statutes of August 30, 1892, according this distinction to all those who worked to develop French influence on the west coast of Africa. It was awarded in five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124919816469,"sku":"EG2974","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-032924.jpg?v=1692880033"},{"product_id":"france-colonial-an-order-of-the-black-star-commander-by-arthus-bertrand-c1920-eu11213rl1","title":"France, Colonial. 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