(เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือก). Third Period (1873-1941). Rattanakosin Kingdom. In silver gilt, a white enamelled elephant stands on a gilt medallion with enamel detailing, surrounded by a ring of gilt beads, alternating enamel petals of orange, green and red around the exterior, suspended by a Thai crown, reverse presents Thai characters, marked with Thai makers mark at 6 o’clock, measures 46mm (w) x 96mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 54.1 grams, worn on original bow ribbon (partial ribbon), large enamel chip to red petal at 9 o’clock, light wear, otherwise in very fine condition.
Footnote: The Order was created by King Mongkut and may be conferred upon national and foreign citizens for extraordinary civil and military service to the Kingdom of Thailand. The Orders may be awarded to both men (Knight) and women (Dame).