Order of the Dragon of Annam, Officer

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.FRA.0117.106.01.001

Estimated market value:

$390 USD

  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Obverse
  • Officer Reverse

Estimated market value:

$390 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Adrien Chobillon, Paris
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: DONG-KHANH HOANG-DE
  • Size
    49x84mm

History


The Order of the Dragon of Annam was founded by the Emperor of Annam, Dong-Khanh, on March 14, 1886. The Order became a colonial French order on May 10, 1896, and was awarded by the French State until May 5, 1950.

It was awarded for overseas service in Indochina of at least 3 years, or for service in colonial expansion. After 1934, the minimum service requirement was extended to 9 years.

The Order could be awarded by the French President or by the Emperor of Annam. To avoid confusion, the crosses awarded by the Emperor of Annam were suspended from red ribbons with yellow trim, and the crosses awarded by France were suspended from green ribbons with orange trim.

There is a great deal of variety in this Order, and as a result, decorations vary in size, composition, and manufacturer.

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