Lot no. 230
Vietnam, first half of the 20th century
Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam (established in 1884)
A casket opening to reveal a third-class medal known as the ‘Commander’s Medal’ ’, in silver, in the shape of an eight-pointed star with ‘diamond-pointed’ tips, featuring an oval central medallion with calligraphy on a blue background encircled by a red enamelled border, surmounted by a crown and a dragon forming a green-enamelled loop.The medal is attached to a green and yellow fabric ribbon.
In its original case from G. Huguenin, jeweller and goldsmith, 19 Rue Catinat, Saigon.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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Asian Art
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