French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander, c. 1940, Scarce Auction topped by an inscription of

topped by an inscription of “SLOWAKEI” (“SLOVAKIA”)

Air Defense Decoration & Miniature - 2nd Class - heavy version

in a Panzer uniform and with decorations visible

39 mm x 95 mm

the exterior stamped with crossed swords and an inscription of “F

French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander, c. 1940, Scarce Auction topped by an inscription of(Mnh Nng Bi Tnh Ordre de Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with red, white, green, blue, brown and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 61. 6 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on an incorrect but similar full length neck ribbon, better than extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on March 2, 1936 and was awarded for services rendered to agriculture, in three grades: I