Vietnam, Tai Federation Of Tonkin. A Civil Merit Order, Officer. certificate_of_authenticity since it is the first

since it is the first British medal to be instituted and awarded using a dead monarch's cypher or effigy

Gauthier is commemorated on page 517 of the Second World War Book of

of excellent quality manufacture and in near mint condition

The tunic is marked by a partially-intact label stitched into the interior collar

measuring 27 mm x 16 mm

Vietnam, Tai Federation Of Tonkin. A Civil Merit Order, Officer. certificate_of_authenticity since it is the firstA diamond shaped medal constructed of silver gilt with black and white enamels, the obverse centre bears a squared black enamel plaque with gilt inscription, the reverse centre bears a squared black enamel plaque with gilt inscription FEDERATION TAI, on suspension ring with yellow and back striped ribbon with rosette, measuring 43. 06 mm (w) x 43. 01 mm (h), weighing 33. 9 g, very fine.