Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Royal Order of Cambodia, Officer
(Ordre royal du Cambodge. គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា). Instituted February 8, 1864 by King Norodom I. In silver gilt, an eight-point star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gold with blue and red enamels, surmounted by a crown with delicate enamel details, the reverse is plain, measures 46.6 (w) x 72.4mm (h – inclusive of crown), weighs 25.5 grams (including ribbon), worn on an original Cambodian ribbon with a large rosette, unmarked, dark patina, ribbon worn and frayed, remains in extremely fine condition.

