Order of Chula Chom Klao, Grand Cross Breast Star, I Class
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SKU: 01.THA.0109.105.01.000
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A Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao of Thailand; Grand Cross Breast Star by R.S.Garrard
(Siam): Grand Cross, Higher Grade: Four-piece construction, silver gilt insignia mounted to a blue and purple enamelled centrepiece with gilt characters in Thai, framed by a raised silver ring, on an eight-pointed star base, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics, including the catch type, of R.S.Garrard of London,, 83 mm x 83 mm, vertical pinback in gold, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine condition and extremely rare.
The Order was created by King Chula Chom Klao, also known as King Rama V.
The Order is conferred upon members of the Royal Family, important government officials, and foreign dignitaries and heads of State for meritorious service to the King.
The Order may be awarded to both men (Knight) and women (Dame).
There is a discrepancy in size between the Order grades awarded to men versus those awarded to women. The Dame awards are also worn on a ribbon that is narrower than the Knight awards, or on a bow ribbon from the grade of Dame Commander (II Class) onward.
The obverse inscription is a translation of the original Thai inscription on the pendant.
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