Indochina, Annam. A Bai Rank "Badge Of Prestige" certificate_of_authenticity von Pittel was decorated with

von Pittel was decorated with the Order of Maria Therese

This badge is likely a sample of planed production (a prototype)

marked "35" and "RZM" on the reverse

Lüdenscheid) on the reverse

lacquered yer remains in near extremely fine condition

Indochina, Annam. A Bai Rank "Badge Of Prestige" certificate_of_authenticity von Pittel was decorated withIn carved bone, with a four character rank designation in a reddish tint and incorporating a cross hatched engraving, the characters placed vertically in the centre, trimmed with a thin rule along the edge on all sides, a hole placed at the top for suspension, measuring 56 mm (wide) x 133 mm (height) x 4 mm (depth), free of chipping, exhibiting a yellowish tint to the bone, near extremely fine. Footnote: This Bai is fabricated from carved bone and