Annam, French Protectorate (Vietnam). Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam, V Class Knight Hold 1914 with the 21st Infantry

1914 with the 21st Infantry Battalion

receiving his pilot wings on July 12

four tiny holes on the back just below the collar line

with an additional stamping below but having faded with time

reinforced with stitched darts and bearing a grey cotton drawstring for closure

Annam, French Protectorate (Vietnam). Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam, V Class Knight Hold 1914 with the 21st Infantry(Ordre imprial du Dragon d'Annam i Nam Long Tinh Huy Chng). Instituted in 1886. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, locally manufactured, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping and wear evident in the navy blue enamels on the centrepiece, on its original Military Division ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam was instituted on March 14, 1886