VIETNAM, Order of the Kim Khánh (the Golden...

VIETNAM, Order of the Kim Khánh (the Golden Gong), late 19th century First-class gold Kim Khanh in the form of a stylized gong with repoussé decoration on each side of two dragons facing each other around the sacred jewel, inscribed on one side with Nhat hang Kim Khanh (Kim Khanh) and on the reverse with Dai Nam Hoang de sac tu (awarded by the Emperor of Annam). 77 x 40 mm (excluding attachment ring) Gross weight: 15.4 grams The Order of the Kim Khanh was created by the Emperors of Annam. It was awarded by the Annamite sovereigns for exceptional services rendered by senior civil and military mandarins. Expert : Cabinet Ansas Papillon & de Léry