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Order · France
ordre de l'Étoile noire
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FranceSold median$156
median of 28 recent sales, 55 in all · typically $66 – $203 · 6 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Order of the Black Star (Ordre de l'Étoile Noire) was an order of knighthood established on 1 December 1889 at Porto-Novo by Toffa, future king of Dahomey (today the Republic of Benin). Approved and recognised by the French government on 30 July 1894, after the establishment of the new statutes of 30 August 1892, according this distinction to all those who worked to develop French influence on the west coast of Africa.
The establishment of the Order in the style of the Legion of Honor was the result of Toffe of Porto-Novo's victory over King Benhazine of Abomey and the establishment of French influence.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Commander
Knight
Class not stated
Grand Cross
Officer
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander | $183 | $183 – $203 | 9last 18 Jul 2026 | 1 listed · $340 |
| Knight | $66 | $61 – $66 | 5last 23 Sept 2023 | 3 listed · $86 – $135 |
| Class not stated | $203 | $198 – $215 | 3last 17 Apr 2026 | 1 listed · $395 |
| Grand Cross | $1,241 | $618 – $5,565 | 7last 30 Mar 2025 | 1 listed · $1,319 |
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eMedals
$340
| Officer |
|---|
| $120 |
| $75 – $136 |
| 9last 18 Jul 2026 |
| None listed |
£995
approximately ≈ $1,319
Cultman Collectables
£65
approximately ≈ $86
Paterson Auctioneerssold
$200
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $250 paid
Paterson Auctioneerssold
$100
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $125 paid
eMedalsseen
$135
eMedalsseen
CA$559
approximately ≈ $395
Invaluablesold
$60
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $75 paid