Watch List notes:

NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): bone bài badge (46.87g), Sylvester-6/D/2/2, 53 x 96 x 5mm, lenh bai ("order badge") etched in red, rectangular border on both sides, attached on badge knob with red cord, and on the bottom with ornate tassel with large knot & beaded multicolored threads in four strands, EF-AU, ex John Sylvester Jr. Collection. Order badges were used to summon an individual to appear before a superior official. The size and material of this example suggests it came from someone of great importance.

Estimate: 600-700 USD