Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Royal Order Of Cambodia, Commander, By Kretly Auction Archive He later achieved the rank

He later achieved the rank of Brevet Second Lieutenant with the New York National Guard

and surrendered in mid April of 1945

credited with having served four months in Canada

Three threaded loops set into the tunic just above the top right pocket formerly accommodated a metal eagle insignia

Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Royal Order Of Cambodia, Commander, By Kretly Auction Archive He later achieved the rank(Ordre royal du Cambodge. ). Instituted February 8, 1864 by King Norodom I. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold with blue and red enamels, the badge is suspended from a large crown, the reverse bears the makers cartouche of KRETLY, PALAIS ROYAL PARIS, unknown mark on ring, measures 61. 2mm (w) x 97. 6mm (h), weighs 37. 3 grams, enamels intact, a beautiful decoration in extremely fine condition.