Vietnam, Tai Federation Of Tonkin. A Civil Merit Order, Officer. certificate_of_authenticity since it is the first

since it is the first British medal to be instituted and awarded using a dead monarch's cypher or effigy

a coastal artillery eagle

Already in late 1943

measuring 27 mm x 16 mm

HASKILL) Missing suspension

Vietnam, Tai Federation Of Tonkin. A Civil Merit Order, Officer. certificate_of_authenticity since it is the firstA diamond shaped medal constructed of silver gilt with black and white enamels, the obverse centre bears a squared black enamel plaque with gilt inscription, the reverse centre bears a squared black enamel plaque with gilt inscription FEDERATION TAI, on suspension ring with yellow and back striped ribbon with rosette, measuring 43. 06 mm (w) x 43. 01 mm (h), weighing 33. 9 g, very fine.