Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Hold Type I: Silver gilt with

Type I: Silver gilt with blue

maker marked “Bebrit” on reverse

enamel scratched and chipped

An extensive first and second war German Wehrmacht medal bar

one original lugs

Vietnam, Republic (South Vietnam). A National Order Of Vietnam, I Class Grand Cross/Ii Class Grand Officer Star, C.1955 Hold Type I: Silver gilt with(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.