Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed 73 x 73 mm

73 x 73 mm

1913 in Kerrobert

unmarked but exclusively manufactured by S

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross

Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Newly Listed 73 x 73 mm(Bo Quc Hun Chng). Instituted in 1950. In silvered and gilt bronze, marked "VIET NAM" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 94. 8 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam was established on August 15, 1950 when the State of Vietnam became a part of the French Union. The award was patterned after Napoleon's Legion of Honour of 1812 and the