REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY DONG KHANH (1885–1889) - Lot 94

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REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY DONG KHANH (1885–1889) - Lot 94
REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY DONG KHANH (1885–1889) IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE DRAGON OF ANNAM. Polychrome embroidered certificate on black satin, framed. The composition follows the traditional layout of a certificate for the Order of the Dragon of Annam: the Annam Dragon medal, framed by two Hast weapon trophies, surmounts the characters “Đại Nam Long Tinh Viện 大南龍星院,” meaning “the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam .” However, the seal of the Emperor of Annam, “Đồng Khánh Hoàng Đế 同慶皇帝,” referring to His Majesty Đồng Khánh, the ninth ruler of the Nguyễn dynasty and Emperor of Annam from 1885 to 1889, is placed within the ermine mantle with fleur-de-lis on the reverse side of the great coat of arms of the kings of France and Navarre. Two halberds replace the scepter and orb, and the ensemble is flanked by dragons instead of angels. This unique iconography commemorates the establishment of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam during the reign of His Majesty Emperor Đồng Khánh, at the suggestion of the President of the French Republic. Dimensions: 51 x 56.5 cm (visible area). (Missing sections).
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