Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 GTRexclude An early full-sized Pilot’s wing

An early full-sized Pilot’s wing

only to face drowning in theTigris below

on a full-length original neck ribbon with narrow ties

in black case of issue (this extremely fine)

GOPAL SINGH

Indochina, French Protectorate. An Order Of Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross, C.1910 GTRexclude An early full-sized Pilot’s wingInstituted 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