Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam
The Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam (Vietnamese: Đại Nam Long Tinh / 大南龍星, Nam Việt Long bội tinh / 南越龍佩星, Nam-Long bội-tinh / 南龍佩星; French: Ordre impérial du Dragon d'Annam, Ordre du Dragon Vert) was created in 1886 in the city of Huế, by Emperor Đồng Khánh of the Imperial House of Annam, upon the "recommendation" of the President of France as a jointly awarded French colonial order. The Order was designed as a reward for services to the state, the French colonial government, or the emperor.
| Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam Ordre Impérial du Dragon d'Annam Ordre du Dragon Vert Đại Nam Long Tinh Nam Việt Long bội tinh | |
|---|---|
Star of the Imperial Order, 2nd class | |
| Type | Order of Merit |
| Awarded for | Useful services to the state or the Emperor |
| Description | The badge was an eight pointed star charged with a central medallion of blue bearing the legend "Đồng Khánh hoàng đế" ('Emperor Đồng Khánh'); in Chinese (Seal script) with four radiant suns surrounded by a red band, all suspended from an imperial crown surmounted by a green dragon. The star for Grand Officers and Grand Cross holders was charged with a green dragon holdling the same blue medallion as featured on the badge. There were two ribbons, red with gold border stripes for awards by the Emperor, and green with gold border stripes for President's version. |
| Presented by | Jointly by the President of France and Emperor of Annam/Vietnam |
| Eligibility | Vietnamese, French and foreign nationals |
| Status | Obsolete from 1945 |
| Established | 14 March 1886 |
| First awarded | 1886 |
| Ribbon bar for 5th class | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Equivalent | Royal Order of Cambodia |
| Next (lower) | The Golden Decoration of Our Favourite Subject |
Awarded individuals are incorporated into the Đại Nam Long Tinh Viện (chữ Hán: 大南龍星院), similar to the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.
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