Thailand, Kingdom. A Cased Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Republic of the medal suspended from a

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

2nd and 3rd degrees was awarded annually

measuring 72 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

denoting imported Gold items from noncontractual countries on the reverse of the suspension ring

exhibiting period wear on obverse thereby removing paint

Thailand, Kingdom. A Cased Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Republic of the medal suspended from a(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