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Footnote: The Huguenot cross is a Christian religious symbol originating in France and is one of the more recognizable and popular symbols of the French evangelical reformed faith
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The photo is dated to March 22
Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of July 26
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Benin, Republic. A National Order of Benin, Grand Cross Star, c.1990, by Bertrand Province of China Footnote: The Huguenot cross isInstituted 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,