French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Archive Chevalier) (in silver with light

Chevalier) (in silver with light blue and white enamels

the badge measuring 39

as a Guardsman on April 1

constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a faux blue leather exterior

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Archive Chevalier) (in silver with light(Lan Xang Hom Khao). Instituted 1909. An early and large French manufactured example in silver gilt, obverse with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, seven layered crown with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 38. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension), hallmarked on ring with unknown French maker FR with arrow in diamond, with minor enamel loss, near very fine. Footnote: The