Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction accompanied by original Knight’s ribbon

accompanied by original Knight’s ribbon

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Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 Auction accompanied by original Knight’s ribbonInstituted 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