French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Auction Archive maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt

maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt Wien” on the reverse

Once opened

and with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze

A Destroyer War Badge constructed of gilded and silvered tombak

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Auction Archive maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt(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