Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now scattered gilt wear on both

scattered gilt wear on both pieces

After the battle and when the regiment returned to its overseas base

the Order of Instruction and Benedict was split in two different orders

circumscribed by a ring of red enamel bearing the gold inscription “HEILIGLANDFAHRT DES DEUTSCHEN VEREINS VOM HEILIGEN LANDE” (“HOLY LAND TOUR OF THE GERMAN ASSOCIATION OF THE HOLY LAND”)

maker marked “Sprengpfeil Mützenfabrik

Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Buy Now scattered gilt wear on both(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.