Vietnam. An Order of the Dragon of Annam, Knight Province of China brass screwback with metal reinforcing

brass screwback with metal reinforcing plate

Francisco Franco Bahamonde (December 4

the lower border overlaid by Crinius’ handwritten signature in black ink

30 mm x 144 mm

with all four cords joined at six positions within a 28

Vietnam. An Order of the Dragon of Annam, Knight Province of China brass screwback with metal reinforcingInstituted March 14, 1886. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion contains the legend HONG NG KHNH (Emperor ng Khnh) in stylized characters with decorative lines of flame, encircled by red enamel, the reverse of the Order is plain, on a stylized suspension of a Western crown, surmounted by a green enamel left facing dragon, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 82. 9 mm (h), worn on a green and yellow ribbon, light enamel