Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 GTRexclude GOPAL SINGH

GOPAL SINGH

the Singapore medal with pinback

only to face drowning in theTigris below

reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround

in black case of issue (this extremely fine)

Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 GTRexclude GOPAL SINGHInstituted by the Governor General at Saigon, April 30, 1900. Asiatic Issue. A six armed hollow bronze cross with ball finials, obverse centre featuring two embossed Chinese characters translating to "To Make Known that Which is Beautiful", with surround stating INDOCHINE FRANCAISE, with a mirrored reverse, with a swivel suspension composed of two laurel branches, measuring 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on period ribbon, with minor