Laos, Kingdom. A Gendarmerie Medal, C.1975 Hold constructed of dark blue woven

constructed of dark blue woven wool with a black rayon backer

spotting on the enamelled arms

It was later discovered that he had enlisted underage

in bronze gilt with red and blue enamels

maker marked WERNSTEIN JENA

Laos, Kingdom. A Gendarmerie Medal, C.1975 Hold constructed of dark blue wovenInstituted in 1970. In silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 67. 5 mm (h), chipping evident in the red enamels on the star, light contact, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Gendarmerie Medal was instituted in 1970 by King Savang Vatthana, as a reward for brave conduct and meritorious service in the national police forces of the kingdom as the gendarmerie equivalent of the Military Medal.