French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I. Class Commander, c. 1940 Republic of 34 mm x 48

34 mm x 48

measuring 105 mm x 44 mm

bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques

It measures at 30mm in diameter

French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I. Class Commander, c. 1940 Republic of 34 mm x 48(Mnh Nng Bi Tnh Ordre de Mrite Agricole). Instituted on March 2nd, 1936. In bronze gilt with red, white, green, blue, brown and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 61. 6 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on an incorrect but similar full length neck ribbon, with some of the original gilt finish worn off, in near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on March 2, 1936 and was