Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1955

(Bảo quốc Huân chương). Instituted in 1950. In silvered and gilt bronze, unmarked, measuring 94 mm (w) x 93.8 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The National Order of Vietnam was instituted in 1950 and was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight. The Breast Star is common to both the I Class and II Class awards.