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(Itsariyaphon Phahobommahup). Instituted in 1923. Type II. In bronze, marked "BRONZE" and maker marked on the edge, obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of King Sisavang Vong King of Laos, surrounded by the inscription "SA MAJESTÉ SISAVANG VONG ROI DU LAOS", reverse illustrating the Laotian coat-of-arms, surrounded by the inscription "SOMDET PHRA CHAO LANE SANG HOM KHAO PHRA RAJA-ANACHAK LAO", measuring 33.5 mm (w) x 57.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, replacement ribbon, extremely fine.
Footnote: This Type II version is found in several different strikings, including very crude local ones fabricated in bronze, apparently for enlisted men.
This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.

