Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 Auction Order of British Empire

Order of British Empire

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Decoration in bronze gilt and enamels

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Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 Auction Order of British EmpireInstituted on 1 May 1909 by King Sisavang Vong. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt a with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, crowned with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 39 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on ornate red and yellow ribbon, with enamel loss, good fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and