T'ai Federation Order w Rosette - Republic of Vietnam - Pre-1955

Description

One of the rarer medals from the Vietnam War era.
This
Tai Federation w/ Rosette is an original,  vintage, pre-1955 medal made in Indochina.
Please note there is some soiling on the ribbon drape so examine the photo's and ask whatever questions you have.  Its a beautiful piece with the history of a bygone era.
T'ai Federation Order of Merit
- (1950-1954)
The T'ai Federation awarded this decoration for distinguished service in four classes (Grand Cross, Commander, Officer and Knight). Its design is based on four layered black and white Crosses of Lorraine.
The square center with gold border is inscribed in T’ai, MUONG-TA on the obverse and FEDERATION T’AI on the reverse. The medal was manufactured in both France and in Vietnam.
The Grand Cross badge is 88mm, the Commander 55mm and the Officer and Knight badges are 43mm.
The rosette on the suspension ribbon, such as being offered here, distinguishes the Officer badge.
My father's daytime 'occupation' at the time was as an instructor teaching tailoring to Vietnamese students.  To substantiate his presence in Vietnam, he ran a small tailoring shop catering to military personnel.
Thank you for stopping to view my posting and please be certain to look over my other medals being offered.  The medals I am offering are from my father’s possessions (collection, if you will, but my father held onto these medals more as reminders of people / friends he met during his service / dedication rather as a collector.
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