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Vietnam, Republic. A National Order of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross, c.1955

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Vietnam, Republic. A National Order of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross, c.1955

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Vietnam, Republic. A National Order of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross, c.1955

(Bảo Quốc Huân Chương). Instituted in 1950. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, measuring 59.5 mm (w) x 86.5 mm (h) inclusive of its dragon and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the ring, on its original full-length sash; and Breast Star: in silver gilt, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "JB" on the pin, measuring 94 mm (w) x 94.2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, scattered gilt wear. Near extremely fine.

Footnote: The National Order of Vietnam was a combined military-civilian decoration of South Vietnam and was considered the highest honour that could be bestowed upon an individual by the Republic of Vietnam government. The decoration was created in 1950 and was awarded to any person who performed "grandiose works, remarkable deeds, exhibited bravery, or for those who have honoured and served the country by lofty virtues and outstanding knowledge." The National Order was modelled after the French Légion d'honneur, and as such it was issued in five degrees: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.