Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 GTRexclude a very scarce early version

a very scarce early version of the Iron Cross 1st Cl

5) A Bietigheim day badge

followed by a posting to the regimental depot on August 29th

5 mm x 9 mm Black Grade Wound Badge backed by crossed bronze swords clasp affixed to the front

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring and in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

Vietnam, Republic. A National Order Of The Republic, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 GTRexclude a very scarce early version(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