Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Hold 5 mm x 25 mm

5 mm x 25 mm

HJ membership number “2930689”

surrounded by a stylized belt with an inscription of “MERENTI” (“FOR MERIT”)

illustrating the Royal Dutch crown above "NIL"

(crown had been removed)

Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Hold 5 mm x 25 mm(Bo Quc Hun Chng). Instituted in 1950. In silvered and gilt bronze, marked "VIET NAM" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 94. 8 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam was established on August 15, 1950 when the State of Vietnam became a part of the French Union. The award was patterned after Napoleon's Legion of Honour of 1812 and the