French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Newly Listed 1915 at the Attack of

1915 at the Attack of St

having since moved from Montreal to Elstow

for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Commander

Type II with crossed bronze swords

French Protectorate, Laos. A Million Elephants And The White Parasol Order, Knight, C.1915 Newly Listed 1915 at the Attack of(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