Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction Kreis Gross

Kreis Gross

5 mm (w) x 73

(Štefánikův Řád Sokola)

“FR” and “750” below the crown)

Measuring 213x153mm

Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction Kreis GrossInstituted by the Governor General at Saigon, April 30, 1900. Asiatic Issue. A six armed hollow bronze cross with ball finials, obverse centre featuring two embossed Chinese characters translating to "To Make Known that Which is Beautiful", with surround stating INDOCHINE FRANCAISE, with a mirrored reverse, with a swivel suspension composed of two laurel branches, measuring 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on period ribbon, with minor