Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now maker marked “Sprengpfeil Mützenfabrik

maker marked “Sprengpfeil Mützenfabrik

scattered gilt wear on both pieces

The interior is marked with a Reichsbetriebsnummer of “0/0460/0034” for an unidentified manufacturer

Michael Second Class Breast Star (Königlicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael)

on loop for suspension from a hanger with a horizontal pinback

Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now maker marked “Sprengpfeil Mützenfabrik(Bo quc Hun chng). 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.