Royal Order of Bhutan, I Class Breast Star
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SKU: 01.BHT.0104.102.01.000
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star of the order, consisting of silver gilt sunburst with 56 individual rays, obverse centre presenting the left-facing bust of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, surrounded by a ring in red enamels inscribed "BHUTAN" in Tibetan and English, mounted to a multi-rayed sunburst base in silver with a bronze gilt, maker marked "SPINK & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 82.5 mm in diameter, vertical pinback. Near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BHUTAN / ROYAL FAMILY ORDER" on the lid, maker marked "SPINK & SON, LTD. LONDON" on the white satin inside lid, raised platform with recessed and slotted medal beds, light contact on the exterior, case near extremely fine.
The Order is conferred upon foreign and Bhutanese citizens that have provided extraordinary contributions to the political, religious, and socio-economic growth of Bhutan.
The Order is also known as the Order of Druk Thuksey, or the Order of the Son of the Heart of the Thunder Dragon.
The Order was redesigned in 2008, and all classes except the I Class Badge and I Class Breast Star, were discontinued.
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