Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 Hold von Althaus

von Althaus

Miniature Group of Same: Defence Medal (silver

Soldiers from the regiment were drawn for the 16th (Canadian Scottish) Battalion

two lug fasteners (one missing)

Laos, French Protectorate. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1935 Hold von AlthausInstituted on 1 May 1909 by King Sisavang Vong. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt a with the characteristic Laos tri elephant design in white and red enamels, crowned with red enameled ribbon suspension, measuring 39 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on ornate red and yellow ribbon, with enamel loss, good fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and