Knight’s Breast Badge - In silver gilt and Enamels (800 stamped on suspension ring)
body of the book undamaged
two round (inscribed "C1849 GNR
circular gilt metal (magnetic)
measuring 25 mm (w - wing tip to wing tip) x 41 mm (h - inclusive of perpendicular ring suspension)
Annam, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Dragon Of Annam, Knight United Republic of Knight’s Breast Badge - In(Ordre imprial du Dragon d'Annam). Instituted by Emperor Dong Khanh on March 14 1886. French Awardee. Of local manufacture, in silver, an eight point ovular star with clusters of faceted rays, the center medallion features a blue field with geometric details, surrounded by a silver gilt ring (missing red enamels), surmounted by a crown suspension and yellow and green enamelled dragon suspension, the reverse is plain, measures 50. 35mm (w) x 83. 88mm