(Siam): Grand Cross, Higher Grade: Four-piece construction, silver gilt insignia mounted to a blue and purple enamelled centrepiece with gilt characters in Thai, framed by a raised silver ring, on an eight-pointed star base, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics, including the catch type, of R.S.Garrard of London,, 83 mm x 83 mm, vertical pinback in gold, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine condition and extremely rare.
Footnote: The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established on November 16, 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name (Chula Chom Klao). The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V.

