A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive Upper left corner of the

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

scattered pitting evident

He was about to be commissioned a Major

light contact and scattered green oxidation evident on both sides

00 Clothing Allowance and Rehabilitation Grant

A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive Upper left corner of theTwo 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