Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Archive Iron Cross First Class showing

Iron Cross First Class showing wear

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

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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 Iron Cross First Class showingInstituted 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,