French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander, c. 1940, Scarce Buy Now measuring 53 mm (w) x

measuring 53 mm (w) x 67

all featuring lengthy handwritten inscriptions from Dragutin Varjačić

the raised platform with a recessed medal bed in violet felt

the embroidered and felt 309th Bombardment Group insignia in excellent condition

French Indochina, Annam (Protectorate). An Order of Agricultural Merit, I Class Commander, c. 1940, Scarce Buy Now measuring 53 mm (w) x(Mnh Nng Bi Tnh Ordre de Mrite Agricole). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with red, white, green, blue, brown and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 61. 6 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on an incorrect but similar full length neck ribbon, better than extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on March 2, 1936 and was awarded for services rendered to agriculture, in three grades: I