Description
This is a World War II era officer badge for the Order of the Dragon of Annam, established in Vietnam in 188The badge is a wonderfully dynamic dragon with a crown beneath hanging from a red and yellow striped ribbon. A starburst bearing an oval medallion with characters at center hangs beneath.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:4-5/16" height and 1-3/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver with enamel and painted areas; silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:Two straight pins.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Vietnamese collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX10 LCBEX7/10 SBJJX11/10
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Badge has light tarnishing and some light wear on painted dragon and around edge of oval face of medallion, but is in otherwise wonderful condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.