A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive 1938 Czechoslovakian Long Service Cross

1938 Czechoslovakian Long Service Cross - Bronze

Minesweeper in zinc

Corporal RYAN of the M G Sqdn who had already been shot through the arm volunteered to carry a message forward to B squdron

Chobillon hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge

A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander Archive 1938 Czechoslovakian Long Service CrossTwo piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the ring, centrepiece inscribed "TO QUOC TRI AN" (Gratitude of the Fatherland), 59. 3 mm x 82. 2 mm inclusive of its suspension, light contact, gilt wear on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: Emperor Bao Dai established this Order during the summer of 1950 when the State of Vietnam (1949 to 1955) joined the French Union. The Order also continued in use through the Republic period. It