Khrueang Ratcha-itsariyaphon An Mi Kiattiyot Ying Mongkut Thai. Instituted in 1869. Type II (1948). In silver gilt, consisting of an eight armed star with scaled surfaces, with a gilt diamond shaped laurel in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt Thai Crown on blue enamelled background and red enamelled surround, centre reverse blue enamel central medallion with Thai script and stylized red enamelled surround, suspension consisting of a elongated and ornate Thai crown in hollow silver gilt, a thin replacement loop of metal wire goes through the tip of the crown, Thai maker marked and hallmarked on the reverse of the crown, measure 54.6mm (w) x 81.4mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 43.7 grams, enamels intact, light gilt wear, worn on a section of replacement neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition.
Contained in its original case of issue, a blue velvet exterior with gilt Thai insignia, the interior with a silk white lid bearing the maker mark in Thai and ARBHON SAHAKARA WORACHACK ROAD BANGKOK, the base presents a crème coloured velvet recessed medalbed with ribbon storage component below, measures 90mm (w) x 160mm (h), 59mm (d), hinge and catch functional, light war and discolouration, remains in very fine condition.