Vietnam WWI Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam Knight's Star MINI (French Indochina)

Vietnam  - French Protectorate (Indochina): 
Miniature of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of 
Annam, Knight. 
The Order was instituted in 1886, by Dong-Khanh, 
Emperor of Vietnam, in 5 classes. It was awarded 
for exceptional services of both military and civil 
nature. It became a French Colonial Order in 1896 
and was awarded ever since jointly by the Emperor 
and the French President for services to France, 
the French colonial government, or the Emperor 
and also to French citizens who meritoriously 
served in Indochina for a minimum of 10 years. 
The award of the Officer's Star required a minimum 
staying of 8 years at the grade of the Knight.
The last award was recorded in 1945 and the Order 
was officially discontinued in 1950.
This is a WW1 example, with ribbon that denotes
award by the French President. 
A stunning rare example of the medal with the 
Dragon not only present but also made in amazing 
detail (usually, miniatures are found without the 
Dragon).

MINIATURE SIZE

WW1 1914  - 1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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