Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive National Order of Honour and

National Order of Honour and Merit (Ordre National d'Honneur et de Mérite): three-piece construction

Footnote:Franz Xaver Schwarz (27 November 1875 – 2 December 1947) was a German politician who served as Reichsschatzmeister (National Treasurer) of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) during most of the Party's existence

The recipient is the widow of Royal Baurath (Architectural Councillor) Hermann Wentzel

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Simonds became chief of staff of the First Canadian Army

Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive National Order of Honour andInstituted 1960. A large grand cross in bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a red enamelled five point cross with clusters of faceted rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a pebbled surface topped by a five point star, encircled by a ring bearing cron and a banner reading RPB (Republique Populaire du Benin Peoples Republic of Benin), the reverse features a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, pin marked with Arthus Bertrand maker mark,