Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 United Republic of clear insignia for 1st SS

clear insignia for 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS AH

Cross in Bronze gilt

scattered silvering wear on the sword

red lined bed with central divider housing the boards

a Letter from Captain H

Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 United Republic of clear insignia for 1st SSInstituted by the Governor General at Saigon, April 30, 1900. Asiatic Issue. A six armed hollow bronze cross with ball finials, obverse centre featuring two embossed Chinese characters translating to "To Make Known that Which is Beautiful", with surround stating INDOCHINE FRANCAISE, with a mirrored reverse, with a swivel suspension composed of two laurel branches, measuring 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on period ribbon, with minor