Annam, French Protectorate. An Imperial Order Of The Dragon, Grand Cordon, By A.chobillon, C.1900 Auction on original ribbon with pinback

on original ribbon with pinback

Just before the official declaration on WWII

He was not a tall man

this type of cap insignia continued to be worn by Fire Protection Police Officers

weighing 531 grams

Annam, French Protectorate. An Imperial Order Of The Dragon, Grand Cordon, By A.chobillon, C.1900 Auction on original ribbon with pinback"(Ordre imprial du Dragon d'Annam). Instituted 1886 by Emperor ng Khnh. Civil Division. A large and impressive badge in silver, consisting of a hand finished eight armed star, Gold centre medallion of blue enamel bearing the legend ""Hong ng Khnh"" ('Emperor ng Khnh'; in stylised Chinese characters) with four radiant suns surrounded by a red enameled band, with silver crown adorned by large silver dragon with hand painted details, French hallmarked on