Gold medal

VIETNAM - 19th century

Estimate : 1 500 - 2 000 €

Sold 4 200 €

Gold medal* known as the “Kim Khanh”, first-class insignia, representing the highest distinction of the Annam Empire.
The Kim Khánh was offered from the reign of Emperor Tu Duc 1848-1883 to mandarins of higher rank and sometimes, to French officials, sent to Indochina to maintain diplomatic relations.

– inscription on reverse: “Đại Nam hoàng đế sắc tứ” / means “awarded by the Emperor of Annam”

18k gold pendant
Weight: 14.3g
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 7.9 cm

(oxidation)

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