French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold at the centre of the

at the centre of the cross is a laurel wreath and the dates 1870 1871

" (Republique Française) on the centrepiece

reverting to Able Seaman on January 1

50mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 25mm

Dresden (maker logo on reverse)

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold at the centre of the(Lan Xang Hom Khao). Instituted 1909. An early and large French manufactured example in silver gilt, obverse with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, seven layered crown with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 38. 2 mm (w) x 66 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension), hallmarked on ring with unknown French maker FR with arrow in diamond, with minor enamel loss, near very fine. Footnote: The