France (Colonial): Order of the Dragon of Annam (Ordre Du Dragon D'Annam). 5th class Knight's breast badge, in silver gilt & enamel

The insignia by Parisian medal maker. The reverse top ray with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon'

Originally created by Emperor Dong Kanh Khanh of Annam (now Vietnam) on 4 March 1886. By decrees of 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to 1960

Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French colonies & territories in Indochina (Annam, Tonkin, Laos & Cambodia)

The order retaining its original, stitched, silk moire riband and as-worn

An impressive item of colonial oriental insignia, with attractive hinged 'Dragon' suspension

Condition: GVF

Code: 21198