Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction Footnote: The Order of Ouissam

Footnote: The Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui) is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed by the King of Morocco upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state

measuring 147 mm x 34 mm

1925 to April 15

accompanied by original Knight’s ribbon

424 Squadron

Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction Footnote: The Order of OuissamInstituted by the Governor General at Saigon, April 30, 1900. Asiatic Issue. A six armed hollow bronze cross with ball finials, obverse centre featuring two embossed Chinese characters translating to "To Make Known that Which is Beautiful", with surround stating INDOCHINE FRANCAISE, with a mirrored reverse, with a swivel suspension composed of two laurel branches, measuring 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on period ribbon, with minor