Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “ALLEN GEWALTEN ZUM TROTZ SICH ERHALTEN” (“STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF DESPITE EVERY ADVERSITY”)

with its shortened period original ribbon

42 mm x 56

the obverse features a central castle encompassed by a Saltire Cross and a highly detailed crowned oak leaves wreath

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac circumscribed by an inscription of(Mongkut Siam; Kherxngrchxisriyphr xn sngsng thsud khxng prathethy). Instituted in 1869. Second Period (1873 1941). The centrepiece insignia in silver, mounted to a base in silver with petals in alternating red and green enamels, gilt reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its tri leaf suspension, with loop, intact enamels, traces of gilt remains on the centrepiece, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The