Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic. A Most Puissant Order Of The Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, III Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of four U-shaped russian

constructed of four U-shaped russian braided embroidery

was pulled down and melted down to provide the bronze for the recast equestrian statue of Henry IV on the Pont Neuf (as was bronze from sculptures on the Column of the Grande Armée at Boulogne-sur-Mer)

measuring 58 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) (inclusive of backer)

Footnote: The Independence Medal was instituted on April 17

5) An Unknown Star Screwback Badge

Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic. A Most Puissant Order Of The Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, III Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of four U-shaped russianTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt, measuring 59. 8 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, light contact on the reverse, on its full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Puissant Order of the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu (AKA Order of the Gurkha Right Arm) is an order of knighthood of Nepal. It is one of the highest honours given traditionally by the king and now the president. It can be awarded to both the military and