French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. United Republic of 51 x 58 mm

51 x 58 mm

After the occupation of the French channel

depicting a Tutonic night with a sword and shield

the tassel with a multi-fringe black cord skirt and sewn in place on the reverse

French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. United Republic of 51 x 58 mmOrdre du Mrite Indochinois, 1er classe; Six pointed silver gilt star with ball tipped finials on oak wreath suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing Annamese characters meaning It is worthy to develop knowledge within a stippled ring inscribed INDOCHINE FRANCAISE (French Indochina), arabesques below; the reverse identical; diameter 47mm (1. 85 inch); on an old correct ribbon lacking the rosette for a first class award. The Order