Vietnam. An Order of the Dragon of Annam, Knight Province of China WAGNER BERLIN

WAGNER BERLIN

the reverse medallion presents a silver gilt medallion embossed 1845 1912

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the lower border overlaid by Crinius’ handwritten signature in black ink

Vietnam. An Order of the Dragon of Annam, Knight Province of China WAGNER BERLINInstituted March 14, 1886. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion contains the legend HONG NG KHNH (Emperor ng Khnh) in stylized characters with decorative lines of flame, encircled by red enamel, the reverse of the Order is plain, on a stylized suspension of a Western crown, surmounted by a green enamel left facing dragon, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 82. 9 mm (h), worn on a green and yellow ribbon, light enamel