France/Vietnam – Order of the Dragon of Annam – Officer Class Badge – 86.6mm Medal Decoration
Key Information:
Medal Design:
Silver starburst with central blue enameled medallion featuring intricate Sino-Vietnamese script.
Surrounded by a red enamel border (note: partial damage visible).
Suspended from a yellow and blue ribbon by a silver royal crown and a beautifully detailed green-enameled dragon with red accents.
Total height including suspension: approx. 86.59 mm; width: 42.06 mm.
Condition:
Overall good condition for its age.
Red enamel border is damaged, visible in close-up photos.
Ribbon and suspension are intact, showing minor wear.
Please refer to the detailed photographs for visual confirmation of condition.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Dragon of Annam was established in 1886 by Emperor Đồng Khánh of Vietnam, under the protectorate of France.
It was awarded to both Vietnamese and French military officers, civil servants, and foreigners for distinguished service.
Officer Class is denoted by the crown and dragon suspension with ribbon for chest wear.
A rare and historically significant colonial-era medal reflecting Franco-Vietnamese relations and the Imperial Nguyễn Dynasty.
Summary:
Original Officer Class badge of the Order of the Dragon of Annam, featuring a detailed enameled dragon and symbolic imperial design. A rare French Indochina-era award.
Please refer to the pictures for condition.