A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Newly Listed olive green painted aluminum receiving

olive green painted aluminum receiving clip at the left end

his final stop before he was discharged on the 31st

11TH Gebirgjager Regt

SS-runes from embroidered silvered bullion

A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Newly Listed olive green painted aluminum receivingTwo piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the ring, centrepiece inscribed "TO QUOC TRI AN" (Gratitude of the Fatherland), 59. 3 mm x 82. 2 mm inclusive of its suspension, light contact, gilt wear on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: Emperor Bao Dai established this Order during the summer of 1950 when the State of Vietnam (1949 to 1955) joined the French Union. The Order also continued in use through the Republic period. It