French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. GTRexclude originally enlisted in the 16th

originally enlisted in the 16th (Service) battalion

In June 1917

1884 (Medal and Khedives Star)

but still carry handwritten picture information

French Indochina. An Indochinese Order Of Merit, I Class (Indochine Française. GTRexclude originally enlisted in the 16thOrdre du Mrite Indochinois, 1er classe; Six pointed silver gilt star with ball tipped finials on oak wreath suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing Annamese characters meaning It is worthy to develop knowledge within a stippled ring inscribed INDOCHINE FRANCAISE (French Indochina), arabesques below; the reverse identical; diameter 47mm (1. 85 inch); on an old correct ribbon lacking the rosette for a first class award. The Order