Annam, French Protectorate (Vietnam). Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam, V Class Knight Auction Archive constructed of partially-stained wood

constructed of partially-stained wood

green and white enamels representing the jewels on the crown

document measures 21x33cm

Footnote: Following large-scale postwar movement of ex-National Socialists into South America

Footnote: After the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

Annam, French Protectorate (Vietnam). Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam, V Class Knight Auction Archive constructed of partially-stained wood(Ordre imprial du Dragon d'Annam i Nam Long Tinh Huy Chng). Instituted in 1886. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, locally manufactured, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping and wear evident in the navy blue enamels on the centrepiece, on its original Military Division ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam was instituted on March 14, 1886