French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. Hold with folder (having fine embossed

with folder (having fine embossed golden eagle on the cover)

(1938-1975 Issue) In bronze gilt with red

Jones was transferred from the South African Artillery to the South African Air Force on April 1st

with Botham achieving the rank of Petty Officer one week later

going back to his time at Camp Borden

French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. Hold with folder (having fine embossedOrdre du Mrite Indochinois, 1er classe; Six pointed silver gilt star with ball tipped finials on oak wreath suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing Annamese characters meaning It is worthy to develop knowledge within a stippled ring inscribed INDOCHINE FRANCAISE (French Indochina), arabesques below; the reverse identical; diameter 47mm (1. 85 inch); on an old correct ribbon lacking the rosette for a first class award. The Order