Benin: Order of the Black Star

Odre Etoile Noire du Bénin

Ribbon: Pale blue.

Instituted: 30 August 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo.
Became a French Colonial Order on 10 May 1896.
Discontinued: 1963.

Awarded: To citizens of Benin and France, particularly members of the French armed forces, for services to Benin and in the area.

Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight).

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Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Star Grand Officer: Badge
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Grand Officer: Star Commander Officer
Knight
Knight

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