A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive light contact and scattered green

light contact and scattered green oxidation evident on both sides

Upper left corner of the map pasted into a white card folder

Chobillon hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge

Minesweeper in zinc

A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive light contact and scattered greenTwo piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the ring, centrepiece inscribed "TO QUOC TRI AN" (Gratitude of the Fatherland), 59. 3 mm x 82. 2 mm inclusive of its suspension, light contact, gilt wear on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: Emperor Bao Dai established this Order during the summer of 1950 when the State of Vietnam (1949 to 1955) joined the French Union. The Order also continued in use through the Republic period. It