Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Kara-George With Swords, Fourth Class Knight, By Bertrand Hold obverse illustrating a helmeted soldier

obverse illustrating a helmeted soldier tied to two columns

Benson commanded the Egyptian Cavalry from 1892-1894 and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1893

with the individual characters "R

1919 (April 1

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Kara-George With Swords, Fourth Class Knight, By Bertrand Hold obverse illustrating a helmeted soldierIn silver gilt and enamels, measuring 37mm (x 58mm including crown suspension), of WWI period French (Bertrand) manufacture, hardly worn, no chipping to enamels, in virtually mint condition (difficult award to find in such pristine condition); in case of issue, marked inside of the lid "Bertrand, Paris"; seldom awarded cross for Bravery and held in high esteem.