Benin: National Order of Dahomey

Ribbon: Dark red with a narrow red central stripe edged in green and yellow.

Instituted: 21 July 1960
Discontinued: 1986 (being replaced by the National Order of Benin)

Awarded: For outstanding civilian or military merit.

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

Grand Cross: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Cross: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Officer: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Officer: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Commander Commander, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Officer Officer, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Knight Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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