Thailand, Kingdom. A Cased Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Republic of 5 cm in height

5 cm in height

exhibiting period wear on obverse thereby removing paint

were part of the uniform worn by all nursing sisters

the medal suspended from a hanger bearing an spread-winged eagle with icons on either side

each measuring approximately 13

Thailand, Kingdom. A Cased Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Republic of 5 cm in height(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak). Instituted in late 1861. (c. 1945 issue). A fine example of a cased Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, 3rd. Class Commander, constructed of silver, featuring a starburst pattern with a central leftward facing white enameled elephant, surrounded by a faceted ring, and a ring of alternating red and green petals, the reverse medallion with a red enameled character, on a period