Laos, Kingdom. An Order Of The Reign Of Savang Vatthana, III Class Bronze Grade Hold A pair of medal bars

A pair of medal bars

while shielding a fellow wounded Marine

The Order of the German Eagle by Godet

dated "1939-1945" on the reverse

Laos, Kingdom. An Order Of The Reign Of Savang Vatthana, III Class Bronze Grade Hold A pair of medal bars( khoasangkhongrasoanachaklav savannakhed). Instituted in 1923. Type III (1959 1975). In bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Savang Vatthana, surrounded by the inscription "S. M. BOROMA SETHA KATYA SOURYAVONGSA PHRA MAHA SRI SAVANG VATTHANA ROI DU LAOS" and engraver marked "DELANNOY", reverse illustrating the Royal Lao coat of arms bearing the three headed elephant under the royal umbrellas, surrounded by the inscription