Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity stamped “B”

stamped “B”

in silvered tombac with polished highlights

A German Oktober 1938 Medal with Ribbon Bar and Miniature - Both fullsize and miniature in bronze with period ribbon bar with Prague clasp (slightly loose)

In matte silver finish

Patrick Anthony Porteous (original signature of "Pat Porteous VC" in red ink

Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity stamped “B”(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.