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NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): Bao Dai, 1926-1945, AV kim bôi medal (21.66g), cf. Barac-66, Sylvester-2/B/2, 43 x 55mm, Order of Kim Bôi 2nd Class, made with two pieces of repoussé gold, quynh dao vinh hay // bao dai nien tao ("Fine jade is eternally beautiful // Made during the reign of Bao Dai") within center rectangle, flanked by two phoenixes & clouds, radiant sphere above, attached at top with red cord, and at bottom with beautiful coral beads, strung together with gold thread into a kim khánh-shaped pendant and four braids that descend into numerous strings of colorful beads ending in orange tassels, a gorgeous local-style example, AU, RR, ex John Sylvester Jr. Collection. Bôi, meaning "pendant", was an oval medal awarded to women of merit. First instituted in 1889, this type of medal officially only has one class, though in two different sizes, with the larger model at 6 tiên and the smaller model at 4 tiên.

Estimate: 2,500-3,500 USD