Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis”

the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis” within an open-ended laurel wreath consisting of laurel and oak leaves

In January 1940 he took command of Reconnaissance Detachment 218

thus fair/good condition

marked "RZM" (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M1/34" (Karl Wurster

Since then we have had quiet lines with only casual daily shell fire

Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis”Instituted on 1 May 1909 by King Sisavang Vong. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt a with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, crowned with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 39 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on ornate red and yellow ribbon, with enamel loss, good fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and