Thailand, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Knight Grand Officer, c. 1950

(เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย; RTGS: Khrueang Ratcha Itsariyaphon An Mi Kiatti Yot Ying Mongkut Thai). Instituted in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam. III Period, (1941+ Issue). A neck badge in hollow silver, consisting of an eight armed star with scaled surfaces, with a gilt diamond laurel surround, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt Thai Crown on blue enameled background and red enameled surround, centre reverse blue enamel central medalion with Thai script and stylized red enameled surround, suspension consisting of a elongated and ornate Thai crown in hollow silver gilt, measuring 52 mm (w) x 85 mm (h - inclusive of suspension), with replacement pin in hinge, toned silver and light enamel wear, very fine. Accompanied by the star of the order, in silver, consisting of an eight armed star of alternating lengths with scaled surfaces, with a gilt diamond laurel surround, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt Thai Crown on blue enameled background and red enameled surround,reverse with central pin assembly, measuring 76 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), with toned silver, contact to reverse, very fine.

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.