Orders of the Dragon of Annam made by Arthus Bertrand, Paris

1st variation breast star.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 103 mm.

The reverse is marked "Arthus Bertrand, Paris" and hallmarked with a silver mark "boar's head" and maker's mark "AB & Cie with a gear".

 

2nd variation breast star.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 95 mm.
Weight 123.2 g.

The pin (and catching hook) is marked with silver hallmark "boar's head" and maker's mark "AB & Cie with a gear". Some enamel losses.

Details.

Marks.

 

3rd variation.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 95 x 82 mm.
Weight 114 g.

Pin marked with the maker's mark rhombus mark "star above a wheel between letters A.B. & Co" for Arthus-Bertrand workshop and French silver hallmark "crab".

 

1st variation vs. 2nd variation vs. 3rd variation