French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold fastened on a leather tag

fastened on a leather tag via two prongs (one intact

50mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 25mm

reverting to Able Seaman on January 1

Dresden (maker logo on reverse)

The silver on the plaque with patina from age

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold fastened on a leather tag(Lan Xang Hom Khao). Instituted 1909. An early and large French manufactured example in silver gilt, obverse with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, seven layered crown with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 38. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension), hallmarked on ring with unknown French maker FR with arrow in diamond, with minor enamel loss, near very fine. Footnote: The