ANNAM. Order of the Dragon of Annam Knight's Badge, ND (Instituted 1886, awarded after 1900). EXTREMELY FINE.
Baroc-95; Vernon-174; Werlich-406. Dimensions: 52 x 54 mm. Gilt silver and enamels. Eight-point multi-rayed star, with an oval central medallion in blue encircled by a red band. The badge is suspended from a gilt silver crown, which in turn is suspended from a green, chartreuse, and red enameled dragon. The ribbon is yellow edged red indicating that it was awarded by the Emperor after 1900. The reverse central medallion lists the name and address of the maker as "Lemaitre 346 Rue St. Honore Paris Bijouterie Orderes Medailles". The reverse has been chased with several noticeable scratches on a couple of the rays. Complete, problem-free enamels. Include case of issue from G. Lemaitre Paris.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00