Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 GTRexclude high relief in wreathed centepiece

high relief in wreathed centepiece

The Company was in the line during the Flanders battle from the 08-20th of August 1917

number engraved "659" on the reverse

Since then we have had quiet lines with only casual daily shell fire

reverse inscription translates as "From the Executive Committee for Freedom in America 1931

Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 GTRexclude high relief in wreathed centepieceInstituted on 1 May 1909 by King Sisavang Vong. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt a with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, crowned with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 39 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on ornate red and yellow ribbon, with enamel loss, good fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and