Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order of the Crown, III Class Dame Commander, c.1950

(เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย). Instituted 1869. Type III. 1941-Present Issue. In silver, an embellished flower with eight petals, with diamond laurel in each quadrant in silver gilt, obverse centre with a superposed red and blue enameled elaborate Thai Crown, reverse centre presenting the motto of the Order on an elegant enameled blue and red medallion, suspended by detailed Thai architecture also in silver gilt, measuring 52.81 mm (w) x 80.32 mm (h - inclusive of suspension), presenting toned silver, accompanied by original pink Dame’s ribbon on a loop suspension with pin, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand was established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) in recognition of Thais, the royal family, governmental employees, and foreign dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand. It is currently awarded in the country. 

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