Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 certificate_of_authenticity measures 67mm in diameter

measures 67mm in diameter

your performance of duty was an important and material contribution to the success of this mission

a 50-year membership badge

partially enameled (maker's marks obscured)

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 certificate_of_authenticity measures 67mm in diameter(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak). Instituted in late 1861. (c. 1945 issue). 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 plain, with a tall barrel hinge, broad vertical pinback, and rightward opening catch (bent out of shape; not allowing the pinback to open),