Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now After the battle and when

After the battle and when the regiment returned to its overseas base

maker marked “Sprengpfeil Mützenfabrik

scattered gilt wear on both pieces

on loop for suspension from a hanger with a horizontal pinback

The interior is marked with a Reichsbetriebsnummer of “0/0460/0034” for an unidentified manufacturer

Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now After the battle and when(Bo quc Hun chng). Instituted in 1950. In silvered and gilt bronze, unmarked, measuring 94 mm (w) x 93. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of Vietnam was instituted in 1950 and was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight. The Breast Star is common to both the I Class and II Class awards.