A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander GTRexclude it was decided to increase

it was decided to increase this number to ten battalions

and Lange joined as a Leutnant

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heavy and impressive

) Naming officially engraved in block italic capitals

A South Vietnamese National Order 1950-1975; Commander GTRexclude it was decided to increaseTwo 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