French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold Due to gastric troubles which

Due to gastric troubles which afflicted him for his entire life (he was considered 30 percent disabled in that war)

The silver on the plaque with patina from age

fastened on a leather tag via two prongs (one intact

" (Republique Française) on the centrepiece

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Hold Due to gastric troubles which(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