Annam, Nguyen Dynasty, Emperor Bao Dai Era. A Special Decoration (Kim Tien), I Class Hold numbered "12684" on the edge

numbered "12684" on the edge

handwritten owners name with the rank prefix that appears to be

he was transferred to Toronto General Hospital on March 29th for treatment on his right hip and buttock

wrapped around the left shoulder

Kiel” on the reverse

Annam, Nguyen Dynasty, Emperor Bao Dai Era. A Special Decoration (Kim Tien), I Class Hold numbered "12684" on the edge(Sapque d'Honneur, 1re classe) Circular silver gilt medal on laterally pierced ball suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing Chinese characters within a border of Annamese dragons and stylised clouds; the reverse with a flaming sun centrally surrounded by six roundels, each bearing a Chinese character, all within a beaded border; diameter 36mm (1. 42 inches); on original ribbon with marks of French style mouting. The Special